Lemon Cornmeal Cake with Lemon Glaze and Crushed-Blueberry Sauce

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Lemon Cornmeal Cake with Lemon Glaze and Crushed-Blueberry Sauce
45 min.
10
329kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with our delightful Lemon Cornmeal Cake, a perfect blend of zesty citrus and comforting cornmeal, making it an exceptional addition to your dessert repertoire. This vegetarian treat is not only vibrant in flavor but also visually stunning, thanks to its golden hue and luscious lemon glaze that enhances its appeal. Ready in just 45 minutes, it serves 10, making it an ideal choice for gatherings, parties, or a cozy weekend dessert.

The cake boasts a light and airy texture, thanks to the combination of all-purpose flour and the unique addition of cornmeal, which adds a subtle nuttiness and enhances the cake's moistness. With the refreshing essence of fresh lemon juice, each bite offers a burst of citrusy brightness that perfectly complements the sweetness of the glaze and the crushed-blueberry sauce. The tangy glaze drizzled over the warm cake not only elevates its flavor but also creates a beautiful glossy finish that is sure to impress your guests.

What truly sets this recipe apart is its ability to bring together simple ingredients to create an elegant dessert without any complicated techniques. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just embarking on your culinary journey, you'll find joy in making this delightful cake. So gather your ingredients and get ready to bask in the sweet aromas of a zesty lemony delight!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all purpose flour 
  • 3.5 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • cup buttermilk 
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh ()
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar packed sifted ()
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted cooled melted (1 stick)
  • 0.8 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.3 cup cornmeal yellow

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Combine powdered sugar and 2tablespoons lemon juice in small bowl. Stirwith spoon until smooth and paste-like,adding more lemon juice by 1/2 teaspoonfulsif glaze is too thick to spread. Set aside.
  2. Position rack in center ofoven and preheat to 350°F. Butter 9-inch-diametercake pan with 2-inch-high sides;line bottom with parchment.
  3. Combineflour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, andsalt in large bowl; whisk to blend.
  4. Whiskbuttermilk, eggs, lemon peel, and vanillain small bowl.
  5. Pour buttermilk mixture andmelted butter into flour mixture. Usingrubber spatula, gently fold liquids intoflour mixture until just blended (do not stir).Scrape batter into pan; spread evenly.
  6. Bake cake until tester inserted intocenter comes out clean and cake pulls awayfrom sides of pan, about 30 minutes.
  7. Immediately run knife around sides ofcake.
  8. Place rack atop cake in pan. Usingoven mitts, hold pan and rack firmlytogether and invert cake onto rack.
  9. Removepan from cake.
  10. Place another rack onbottom of cake; invert 1 more time so thatcake is top side up. Stir glaze until blended.While cake is still very hot, drop glaze bytablespoonfuls onto cake; spread to within1/2 inch of edge (some glaze may drip downsides of cake). Cool completely.
  11. Serve with
  12. Crushed-Blueberry Sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories329kcal
Protein5.51%
Fat31.02%
Carbs63.47%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.66
Glycemic Load
23.85
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.0786956211795%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.15mg
Hesperetin
0.43mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:329.2kcal
16.46%
Fat:11.5g
17.7%
Saturated Fat:6.68g
41.78%
Carbohydrates:52.96g
17.65%
Net Carbohydrates:51.94g
18.89%
Sugar:34.04g
37.82%
Cholesterol:64.24mg
21.41%
Sodium:306.48mg
13.33%
Alcohol:0.1g
100%
Alcohol %:0.12%
100%
Protein:4.6g
9.19%
Selenium:10.95µg
15.64%
Calcium:121.93mg
12.19%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.98%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.49%
Folate:42.96µg
10.74%
Phosphorus:106.03mg
10.6%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.44%
Iron:1.39mg
7.72%
Vitamin A:377.42IU
7.55%
Vitamin B3:1.28mg
6.38%
Vitamin D:0.68µg
4.55%
Fiber:1.02g
4.07%
Vitamin B5:0.37mg
3.75%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.64%
Magnesium:14.22mg
3.56%
Zinc:0.53mg
3.54%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.35%
Copper:0.06mg
2.9%
Vitamin E:0.42mg
2.8%
Potassium:90.55mg
2.59%
Vitamin C:1.16mg
1.41%
Source:Epicurious