Lemon Polenta Cake

A healthy, decadent twist on a traditional Italian recipe.

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Servings

8-10

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Cuisine

Italian

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Prep time

30 minutes

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Cook Time

60 minutes

Lemon Polenta Cake on a wooden chopping board

Ingredients

You will also need

  • 500ml loaf tine

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C/fan 140°C/gas mark 3.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the olive oil and sugar together.
  3. Add the egg and mix in. In another bowl, mix the almonds, polenta and baking powder together, then add to the wet mixture.
  4. Mix until fully combined. Add the lemon zest and juice and give a good mix for about a minute.
  5. Oil and line a 500ml loaf tin.
  6. Pour in the mixture and smooth off on top.
  7. Bake for 60 minutes, turning once.
  8. Take out of the oven, cool, de-tin and place onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Energy425 Kcal
Protein7.9g
Fat35.4g
Saturates4.5g
Carbohydrate23.9
Starch2.1g
Sugars15.5g
Of which Erythritol6.5g
Fibre2.8g
Salt0.3g

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