PUMPKIN POLENTA CAKE

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The grainy texture of polenta and the marriage of flavours of pumpkin and sweet spices create a unique versatile loaf. Can also be made with cooked sweet potato or butternut squash instead of pumpkin. Serve warm or cold with savoury or sweet dishes.

Provided by SASHENKA

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Pumpkin Bread Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups canned pumpkin puree
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
2 eggs, lightly beaten
4 egg whites, lightly beaten
½ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
2 cups polenta or yellow cornmeal

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • In a blender or food processor, blend pumpkin, butter, eggs, and egg whites. Mix in the brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Blend until smooth, and transfer to a medium bowl.
  • Mix yogurt and polenta into the pumpkin mixture. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool slightly before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Cholesterol 52.7 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 867 mg, Sugar 17.7 g

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