n.o.e.'s notes:
- The cake was selected four years ago by Caitlin of the blog Engineer Baker, and you can find the recipe on her cake post.
- The recipe calls for dried figs (the seeds add to the crunch provided by the medium grind cornmeal/polenta, but I went a different direction and added chopped prunes.
- I baked a half recipe in 8" fluted tart pan.
- This recipe produced a definitely pourable cake batter, but it thickened nicely as it baked, and the butter pats left little light patches all over the surface of the cake.
- I served the cake with honey-sweetened yogurt.
the verdict:
This is a rustic, homey cake, not a show-off special-occasion fancy-dress cake. My husband and I loved it; his observation was, "this cake is a perfect balance: not too sweet, nice taste of honey, substantial texture." Although the prunes were fine in the cake, we both agreed that it would be perfect with dates; I will make it that way next time (which might just be right away!)
5 comments:
Glad you guys liked it!! This was probably my least favorite recipe to have baked with TWD, but I also made it in the early days of the group so maybe I'd feel differently now. I'd like to think my taste buds have matured a bit :)
Dates and cornmeal! Will you save a piece for me?
Sounds like a good tea cake. I have not made this one yet and I've been a bit hesitant.
I thought about using something other than figs but went with them anyway. Yours look so pretty. Glad y'all liked it.
Yes, TRUST DORIE! Definitely. Looks lovely. I love Jim's thoughtful comment...around here I get, "Yeah, it's good." lol...not a lot of reflection goes into it...they are too busy eating. Trust Dorie always.
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