Orange, polenta and olive oil cake with mascarpone and thyme

Name: Orange, polenta and olive oil cake with mascarpone and thyme
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h 35 min
Total time: 3 h 5 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 5 large unwaxed oranges; 220ml extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for greasing; 290g caster sugar; 240g fine ground polenta; 1½ tsp baking powder; 190g ground almonds; 4 free-range eggs, beaten; 200g mascarpone; 60g icing sugar; ½ small bunch fresh thyme, leaves picked; 50g caster sugar; 23cm loose-bottomed cake tin

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:2h 35min

The citrus juiciness of the orange and the fragrance of the thyme-infused mascarpone make this a rich yet refreshing dessert recipe. For something a little simpler, try our honey and yogurt polenta cake recipe.

Updated at: Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:34:55 GMT