Lemon Cornmeal Cake with Blackberries and Lemon Glaze
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Lemon Cornmeal Cake with Blackberries and Lemon Glaze
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A satisfying brunch dish with a familiar cornbread taste with fresh fruit and lemony glaze.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter , melted, cooled
- 1/2 pint blackberries , washed and gently dried
Glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups (packed) powdered sugar , sifted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or more, to taste)
- zest of one lemon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F.
- Butter 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides; coat with cornmeal.
- Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt in large bowl; whisk to blend.
- Whisk buttermilk, eggs, lemon peel, and vanilla in small bowl.
- Pour buttermilk mixture and melted butter into flour mixture.
- Gently fold liquids into flour mixture until just blended (do not stir).
- Spread evenly in pan.
- Bake cake about 30 minutes, until it springs back when gently touched.
- Let cool.
For Glaze:
- Combine powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon peel and vanilla extract in a small bowl.
- Stir with spoon until smooth and paste-like, adding more lemon juice by 1/2 teaspoonfuls if glaze is too thick to spread.
- Pour over the cake.
Notes
- Adapted from Epicurious/Bon Appetit: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/lemon-cornmeal-cake-with-lemon-glaze-and-crushed-blueberry-sauce-352048
Nutrition Information
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Calories
425kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
197mg
(8%)
Potassium
326mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
44g
(88%)
Vitamin A
525IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
8.7mg
(10%)
Calcium
132mg
(13%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 425 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 425kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 197mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 326mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
| Vitamin A | 525IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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15 reviews
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