RUSTIC CANYON'S CRANBERRY ORANGE CORNMEAL CAKE
This beautifully rustic cornmeal cake has light notes of vanilla and maple, with ricotta folded into the batter just before baking for extra-moist texture. The cake is on the dessert menu at the wonderful Santa Monica restaurant, Rustic Canyon. It was created by their pastry chef Zoe Nathan and was printed in the LA Times (Oct. 29, 2008 ). It's a great do-ahead cake, as it tastes even better the next day. Recipe can be halved- it will take about half the time to bake.
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Categories Dessert
Time 1h35m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 375°F Grease a 9-inch round by 3-inch tall cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and baking soda. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, oil and vanilla. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, cream together the butter, 1 1/2 cups sugar, salt and zest. Mix just until thoroughly combined; do not overmix.
- With the mixer running, slowly incorporate the egg mixture into the butter just until combined. With the mixer on low speed, add one-half of the flour mixture to the batter and quickly mix for 5 seconds. Turn off the mixer and add the rest of the flour, the ricotta and one-half of the cranberries. Mix the remaining ingredients into the batter over low speed just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Gently pour the batter into the cake pan and smooth the top. Scatter the remaining cranberries over the top of the cake, and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes. Place a loose piece of foil over the top of the cake if it starts to darken. Cool the cake on a wire rack before removing it from the pan.
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simran Dhakal
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
RaKib _AhMed
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but it was still good.
Agustine Ayobs
[email protected]I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and moist texture. I will definitely be making it again.
derick fisayo
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The cranberries and oranges added a nice tartness, and the cornmeal gave it a nice texture. I would definitely recommend it.
Siya Eman
[email protected]I've been looking for a good cranberry orange cornmeal cake recipe for a while now, and this one is definitely a keeper! It's moist, flavorful, and has a beautiful crumb. I will definitely be making it again and again.
Remi Hr
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry, but the flavor was good.
Mehajabin Choity
[email protected]I made this cake for Christmas dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids. I will definitely be making it again.
Shashak Mishra
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and it turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.
ITZDice#6160
itzdice#[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and the cornmeal gives it a nice texture. I highly recommend it!
Joe Alcala
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
naing oo
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he had ever had. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Miracle Daniel
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and flavorless. I would not recommend it.
Harrison Mutua
[email protected]I'm not a fan of cranberries, but I thought I would give this recipe a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked it! The cranberries added a nice tartness to the cake, and the orange zest brightened up the flavor. I will definitely b
siyanda dywili
[email protected]The cake was easy to make and tasted delicious. I would definitely recommend it.
Ahamed Rabbi
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and moist texture. I will definitely be making it again.
Mehar Asad
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was still good.
Andrix Sam
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist, flavorful, and had a beautiful golden brown crust. My family loved it!
Bhutta Mallah
[email protected]This cranberry orange cornmeal cake was a delightful treat! The combination of tart cranberries, sweet oranges, and nutty cornmeal created a unique and flavorful cake. The texture was moist and tender, with a slightly crispy crust. I will definitely