almond, orange and polenta cake

Directions

1. 1

   Almond, Orange and Polenta Cake Source: Jamie Oliver for the Almond Board of California 1 cup (2 sticks) butter 1 cup superfine sugar 2 cups

2. 2

   Butter and flour a 9-inch springform cake tin

3. 3

   Beat the butter until it becomes pale and soft, then add sugar and beat until light and creamy

4. 4

   Stir in the ground almonds and the vanilla extract

5. 5

   Add the eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly before you add the next one

6. 6

   Fold in the orange zest, orange juice, polenta, baking powder and salt

7. 7

   Spoon into the buttered cake tin and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a deep golden brown and still a little bit wobbly in the center

8. 8

   Cool cake in pan about 20 minutes, then loosen sides of pan and finish cooling