CORNMEAL AND FIG CAKE WITH PINE NUTS

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Categories     Cake     Fruit     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy     Fig     Pine Nut     Cornmeal     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large egg yolks
2/3 cup sugar
2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup grappa
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup polenta (coarse cornmeal; do not use instant)
1/2 cup diced dried Calimyrna figs (about 6)
1/3 cup raisins
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 tablespoon fennel seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter 8-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides. Beat egg yolks and sugar in large bowl. Bring milk, grappa, and salt to boil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Gradually whisk hot milk mixture into egg yolk mixture. Return to saucepan. Whisk in polenta. Whisk over medium-high heat until mixture thickens and begins to bubble, about 8 minutes.
  • Fold figs, raisins, pine nuts, and fennel seeds into polenta mixture. Pour into prepared cake pan.
  • Bake cake until golden brown, set in center, and beginning to pull away from sides of pan, about 40 minutes. Cool in pan 20 minutes. Cut around pan sides and invert cake onto platter. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Shifrah Lubega
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the figs and pine nuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Tichaona Joackim Mabheka
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover figs. It's moist and flavorful, and the figs and pine nuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I love the combination of flavors. I'll definitely be making this again.


Odinaka Kenny Udeh
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I'm not a big fan of cornmeal, but this cake was delicious! The flavors were well-balanced, and the cake was moist and tender. I would definitely make this again.


Ahsan ILyas
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This cake is amazing! It's moist and flavorful, and the figs and pine nuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I love the combination of flavors. I'll definitely be making this again.


Datkidwhoateashark Last
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This cake is so unique and delicious! The cornmeal gives it a nice texture, and the figs and pine nuts add a touch of sweetness and crunch. I love the combination of flavors. I'll definitely be making this again.


Md Jehad Sheikh
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I was looking for a new cake recipe to try, and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I made it! The cake was delicious. The cornmeal gave it a nice texture, and the figs and pine nuts added a touch of sweetness and crunch. I'll definitely be making th


Zachary O'Dell
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the figs and pine nuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Mamta Mehta
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I'm not a big fan of cornmeal, but this cake was delicious! The flavors were well-balanced, and the cake was moist and tender. I would definitely make this again.


Adeel Abass
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This is a great recipe! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the figs and pine nuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


shani somra
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I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful. The figs and pine nuts are a great addition. I'll definitely be making this again.


Games World
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This cake is amazing! The flavors are so unique and delicious. The cornmeal gives it a nice texture, and the figs and pine nuts add a touch of sweetness and crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Awesu Gamer
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of cornmeal, but I'm so glad I did! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the figs and pine nuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Terri-Jean Ponnusami
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This cake is so easy to make, and it's absolutely delicious! I love the combination of cornmeal and figs. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the pine nuts add a nice touch of crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Big Floppa SHEEESH
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this cornmeal and fig cake with pine nuts definitely fits the bill! The flavors are unique and delicious, and the cake is so moist and tender. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rasika Sampath
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This cornmeal and fig cake with pine nuts is an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures is divine. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a lovely crumb. The figs are sweet and juicy, and the pine nuts add a nice crunch. I highly rec