PORTOKALOPITA (SYRUP SOAKED SPICED ORANGE CAKE)

Portokalopita (syrup soaked spiced orange cake) image

Number Of Ingredients 17

4.4 ounces butter,room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 pieces eggs,room temperature
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup gluten free polenta
1 cup gluten free all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon powder
1/4 teaspoon cloves,powder
1/2 cup milk
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup dark rum
1 stick cinnamon
1 slices orange

Steps:

Preheat oven at 350 F. In a 8×8 inch baking pan,(or a loaf pan)line parchment paper and set aside. In a medium bowl add polenta,flour,baking powder and spices. Set aside.
In a medium bowl,with your hand mixer beat butter and sugar until creamy and pale. Add orange zest,vanilla extract and eggs. Beat until well incorporated.
Gradually,add dry ingredients and beat until well incorporated.
Pour mixture into the paper lined pan and bake for 40-45 minutes. To make sure cake is done,do the toothpick test: insert a toothpick and when it comes out is clean,with just few to none cake crumbs. Let it cool for ten minutes.
For the syrup:
In a small sauce pan, add all the ingredients and let it simmer on a low-medium heat,for 4-5 minutes. Remove orange slices and cinnamon stick.