Amish Polenta Cake
“Amish polenta cake” isn’t a traditional Amish recipe per se, but the name usually refers to a moist, rustic cornmeal cake inspired by both Amish baking traditions and Italian polenta cakes.Let’s break it down:Polenta is coarsely ground cornmeal cooked into a thick porridge or baked good—it gives the cake a pleasantly grainy texture and natural sweetness.Amish-style baking focuses on simple, wholesome ingredients—real butter, farm eggs, milk or cream, and minimal flavorings—so the resulting cake is comforting and not overly sweet.An Amish polenta cake typically includes:Coarse cornmeal (sometimes mixed with flour)Butter or lardButtermilk or creamEggsSugar or maple syrupBaking powderA touch of vanilla or nutmegIt’s baked into a golden cake that’s crisp on the edges and tender inside—something you might imagine cooling on a farmhouse table. Some versions get topped with fruit, glaze, or even served simply with honey or jam.
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Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- ½ cup coarse cornmeal polenta-style grind
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons sugar or a mix of sugar and maple syrup for a deeper flavor
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- ½ cup buttermilk (or ½ Tbsp vinegar + milk to make ½ cup)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional but lovely
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest finely grated, optional, brightens it up
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a small 6-inch cake pan or line it with parchment.
- In a medium bowl, whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk melted butter, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently stir the wet mixture into the dry until just blended—don’t overmix. The batter will be slightly thick.
- Pour into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before serving; it’s delicious warm with honey, jam, or whipped cream.
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Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal (16%)Carbohydrates: 38g (13%)Protein: 6g (12%)Fat: 15g (23%)Saturated Fat: 8g (50%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 80mg (27%)Sodium: 356mg (15%)Potassium: 145mg (4%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 11g (12%)Vitamin A: 472IU (9%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 138mg (14%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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