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Cornmeal adds a wonderfully delicate crumb and a golden yellow color to cakes. From a beautiful blueberry cornmeal upside-down cake to an Italian-inspired lemon cornmeal cake that is naturally gluten-free, our best cornmeal cake recipes are the perfect treat during the colder months when you're in the mood for something sweet.
Sweet Cornmeal Cake Brazilian-Style
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This sweet, moist Brazilian cake has a similar texture to cornbread. Stir your favorite seeds or walnuts into the blended batter before pouring into the pan, if desired. In Brazil, this cake is often paired with strong coffee.
Berry Cornmeal Cake
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A selection of sweet, fresh berries are topped with a rich cake batter made with yellow cornmeal, eggs, condensed milk, and vanilla. "I really enjoyed this recipe," says an anonymous reviewer. "The taste and texture were both delicious. I used fresh strawberries and frozen blackberries."
Lemon Polenta Cake
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This Italian-inspired cake, which is made with almond flour and cornmeal, is naturally gluten-free. A zesty lemon syrup ensures the cake is full of lemon flavor. “This cake was delicious!” says reviewer Karen. “Fantastic lemon flavor and the almond meal and cornmeal gave it a very interesting texture.”
Olive Oil Orange Cornmeal Cake
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Here’s a simple (and not too sweet) cornmeal cake with the added richness of olive oil and a gorgeous citrus flavor. “This cake is so easy to make and so delicious. It is moist, has great flavor and a perfect crumb!” says home cook Nancy Welch Peritz.
Cornmeal Strawberry Cake
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Cornmeal gives this cake a lovely yellow tone, rich flavor, and a dense texture. Plain yogurt and fresh strawberries add moisture. Reviewer BakerMike gave this recipe the full 5 stars: "I love this recipe and so does everyone I feed it to. For a twist use blue cornmeal rather than the regulation yellow."
Blueberry Cornmeal Upside-Down Cake
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Fresh blueberries are topped with a buttery cornmeal cake batter that's baked to perfection in a cast iron pan. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream for a gorgeous treat.
Torta Sbrisolona
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This simple and traditional Italian cake is made with cornmeal, almonds, vanilla, and lemon zest. It has a dense, crumbly texture that is so pleasant with a sweet dessert wine, or espresso for an after dinner treat.
Quince Polenta Cake
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This gluten-free cornmeal and almond flour cake is made lovely and moist with the addition of plain yogurt. It's delicately flavored with orange juice and orange zest, and packed with slices of fresh quinces. Allow the cake to cool before topping with sliced almonds for a crunchy finish.
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Try one of Our Most Scrumptious Recipes That Start With Cornmeal. Plus, explore our entire collection of Cornmeal Recipes.
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