Pumpkin Polenta Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup polenta
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 2/3 cup light brown sugar
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, polenta, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Do not overmix.
5. Pour the batter into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let cool completely before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Polenta is a traditional Italian side dish made from ground corn.
• Pumpkin is a type of winter squash that is native to North America.
• This cake can be served with whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.