LEMON (OR LIME) CORNMEAL CAKE

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The best lemon cake I've ever had! From Woman's Day. You can use lime zest and juice in place of lemon for a nice change of pace. Everyone will want this recipe!

Provided by pamela t.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
4 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F
  • Spray cooking spray into a 12 cup Bundt pan.
  • Mix together flour, cornmeal, salt, baking powder, and baking soda, set aside.
  • In medium bowl, beat butter, sugar, lemon zest and juice with mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, until well-blended.
  • With mixer on low, alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk until the batter is smooth.
  • Scrape into the prepared Bundt pan; level the top with a spatula.
  • Bake 55-65 minutes until a wooden pick inserted in the cake comes out clean.
  • Cool cake in pan on wire rack for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk glaze ingredients in a small bowl (sugar may not be dissolved all the way).
  • Invert cake from pan to plate.
  • Brush glaze all over hot cake (sugar crystals will be evident).
  • Let cake rest several hours before serving.
  • Store cake at room temperature up to 4 days.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar or serve with blueberry or strawberry preserves.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 134.4, Sodium 311, Carbohydrate 86.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 56.8, Protein 7.3

Samkelisiwe Gcumisa
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This is the best cornmeal cake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this cake again and again.


Bilawal soomro
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the way the lemon and cornmeal flavors blend together.


Tholits Gonzales
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the way the lemon and cornmeal complement each other. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Rased
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I love the combination of lemon and cornmeal in this cake. It's a unique and delicious flavor combination that I've never had before. I'll definitely be making this cake again.


Aminat Gbadamosi
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover cornmeal. It's also really easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Anya Stryzhak
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the lemon flavor was perfect. I'll definitely be making this cake again.


Rabiul Alam
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This is the best cornmeal cake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this cake again and again.


ahmed mansour
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the way the lemon and cornmeal flavors blend together.


Alexandra Bigelow
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the way the lemon and cornmeal complement each other. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Freddie Gingerich
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I love the combination of lemon and cornmeal in this cake. It's a unique and delicious flavor combination that I've never had before. I'll definitely be making this cake again.


ATEEQ U Rahman
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover cornmeal. It's also really easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


LaNyla Markham
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this cake again.


ZALWANGO BABRA
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use fresh or frozen blueberries, depending on what I have on hand. It's the perfect summer dessert.


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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of cornmeal, but I'm so glad I did! The cake was surprisingly delicious. The lemon flavor was subtle, and the cornmeal gave the cake a nice texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Bts Army
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This cake was a hit at my dinner party last night. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the moist, crumbly texture. I'll definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Josh Campbell
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I've always been a fan of cornbread, but this cake takes it to a whole new level. The lemon flavor is bright and refreshing, and the cake is so moist and tender. I served it with a dollop of whipped cream, and it was the perfect dessert.


Nokwanda Ntombela
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This cake was a delightful surprise! The tangy lemon flavor paired perfectly with the sweet cornmeal, and the texture was moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.