Orange Polenta Cake

Ingredients

• grated zest and juice of 2 large oranges
• 175g caster sugar
• 175g low-fat spread
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 85g fine polenta flour
• 150g plain flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsps demerara sugar

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 150C, 300F, Gas Mark 2. Lightly grease and flour a round 7cm cake tin. Place the orange zest, sugar and spread into a bowl - cream until fluffy. Fold in the beaten eggs and polenta flour, beating well.
2. Stir in the plain flour and baking powder. Pour into the cake tin and bake in the centre of the oven for 45-60 minutes.
3. Mix the orange juice with the demerara sugar. Spoon over hot cake and allow to cool.

Tips

This cake will improve after two days - when cold, wrap with clingfilm and store in an airtight tin in a cool place.