Strawberry Polenta Cake
A moist air fryer cake made with fresh strawberries, fine polenta and ground almonds. Vanilla and almond extract add extra flavour, while the strawberries create a soft, fruity contrast to the rich almond crumb.
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 eggs at room temperature
- 2 egg whites
- ½ cup caster sugar
- 2 tablespoons caster sugar
- ½ cup fine polenta
- ½ cup ground almonds
- 1 cup self-raising flour
- Salt to season
- 150 g strawberries diced
- 150 g strawberries hulled and sliced
- 175 g unsalted butter softened, plus extra for pan
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 20 cm cake pan or ovenproof frying pan.
- Preheat the air fryer to 160°C.
- Beat the softened butter, ½ cup caster sugar, vanilla and almond extract in a bowl for 5 minutes, until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in the flour, fine polenta and ground almonds, then gently fold through half the diced strawberries.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the surface.
- Arrange the remaining strawberries over the top.
- Air fry for 35 to 50 minutes, until golden, firm and cooked through.
- Serve warm with ice cream or cream.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Suggestions
Serve Strawberry Polenta Cake warm or at room temperature with vanilla ice cream or lightly whipped cream. Fresh strawberries also make a simple finishing touch.Recipe Notes
Use fine polenta rather than coarse polenta for a softer cake texture. Make sure the butter is properly softened before beating it with the caster sugar, vanilla and almond extract. Fold the strawberries gently through the batter so they keep their shape and do not release too much juice before cooking.Cooking Advice
Air fryers vary in intensity, so begin checking the cake after 35 minutes. The centre should be firm and completely cooked before the cake is removed from the air fryer.Storage Advice
Allow the cake to cool completely before storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Keep for up to 3 days and bring to room temperature or gently warm before serving.Wine Advice
The fresh strawberries and almonds pair nicely with a fruity dessert wine. Choose a suitable bottle from René's Wijnbeleving.Nutrition values
Serving: 225 g | Calories: 690 kcal | koolhydraten: 62 g | Eiwitten: 14 g | Vet: 45 g | Verzadigd vet: 22 g | Natrium: 390 mg | Suiker: 31 g