Almond-Polenta Quince Cake
Almond-Polenta Quince Cake balances the floral perfume of quince with nutty almond meal and a gentle cornmeal crumb. Yogurt keeps the interior exceptionally moist while orange zest brightens every bite, and a scattering of sliced almonds adds a delicate crunch. Serve this aromatic cake for afternoon tea or as a relaxed dessert after dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Almond-Polenta Quince Cake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 27 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 62
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- 2
Put the quince in a bowl, cover with fresh water, add the lemon juice, and set aside.
- 3
In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the eggs and cane sugar on medium speed until pale. Add the almond meal, polenta, yogurt, orange juice, orange zest, and baking powder, and mix just until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- 4
Drain the quince and arrange the quince slices on top of the batter, pressing down slightly so they fit.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Cover the cake with aluminum foil and continue baking until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes more.
- 6
Let cool for about 30 minutes before topping with sliced almonds.
- Calories 371.69 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 8.48 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 56.95 g 21%
- Total Fat 12.52 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 1.68 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 88.67 mg High 30%
- Sodium 106.67 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 3.47 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 45.31 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 96.7 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 1.72 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 166.13 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 32.71 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 16.55 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.37 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Almond Polenta Quince Cake is made with 10 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Almond Meal, Baking Powder, Cane Sugar, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 371.69 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Almond-Polenta Quince Cake made of?
- The main ingredients are Almond Meal, Baking Powder, Cane Sugar, Eggs, Lemon Juice. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Almond-Polenta Quince Cake?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 371.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Almond-Polenta Quince Cake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Almond-Polenta Quince Cake healthy?
- Almond-Polenta Quince Cake has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 371.69 calories and 8.48 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.68 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts, Eggs, Milk and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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