Almond And Polenta Cake With Honey Syrup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups sour cream
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter, chopped, softened
2 1/4 cups self-rising flour, sifted
1/2 tsp baking soda
2/3 cup polenta
1/2 cup ground almonds
1 tsp orange zest
None None FOR THE SYRUP
1/3 cup honey
1 None cinnamon stick
None None whipped cream, to serve

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325\u00b0F. Lightly grease and line an 8 inch cake pan with parchment paper.
Beat sour cream, sugar and butter together until creamy. Add flour, baking soda, polenta, ground almonds, orange zest and 3/4 cup water. Beat for 3-4 mins until pale. Transfer to prepared pan, smooth top and bake for 60-70 mins, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 mins then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Meanwhile, to make the syrup, combine honey, cinnamon and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer, without stirring, for 15-20 mins, until syrup thickens. Let cool. Discard cinnamon stick.
Cut cake into wedges. Serve drizzled with honey syrup and topped with whipped cream.