CITRUS CORNMEAL CAKE

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Cornmeal adds a rustic quality to this delicate dessert flavored with citrus and almond. It's sure to be a staple in your recipe collection and also makes a great holiday party hostess gift. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup lemon yogurt
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large egg, room temperature
2 large egg whites, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
3 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

Coat a 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom with cooking spray. In a large bowl, beat the yogurt, honey, oil, egg, egg whites and extract until well blended. Combine the flour, cornmeal and baking powder; gradually beat into yogurt mixture until blended. Stir in orange zest., Pour into prepared pan. Arrange oranges over batter; sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 85mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.