Polenta Pound Cake with Peach Topping and Mascarpone Whipped Cream
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: about 9 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 9 servings
- Calories
- 756
- Total Fat
- 44
- Saturated Fat
- 25
- Carbohydrates
- 83
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 53
- Protein
- 10
- Cholesterol
- 193
- Sodium
- 297
- Total: 2 hr 40 min (includes cooling time)
- Active: 35 min
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup instant polenta
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs plus 1 large egg yolk
1 cup whole-milk ricotta
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Zest of 1 orange
Peach Topping:
12 ounces orange marmalade
Juice of 1 orange
1 peach, pitted and sliced
Mascarpone Whipped Cream:
2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup mascarpone
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Set up a grill for cooking over indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only.
- Spray the bottom of a loaf pan with the cooking spray; line with parchment paper, then spray with cooking spray one more time. Set aside.
- Whisk together the flour, polenta, baking powder and salt. Set aside. To a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add the butter and granulated sugar. Cream until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the eggs and egg yolk and beat again to fully incorporate. Add the ricotta, Greek yogurt, vanilla and orange zest and beat again to combine, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl. Add the dry ingredients and mix by hand to incorporate. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, then place on the indirect-heat side of the grill, close the lid of the grill and bake until set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 minutes to an hour. Remove from the grill and let cool completely.
- For the peach topping: Meanwhile, add the marmalade, orange juice and peaches to a pot, place over indirect heat and bring to a gentle simmer for the flavors to meld together, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Make the mascarpone whipped cream: Beat the heavy cream and confectioners' sugar with a blender until whipped cream forms. Fold in the mascarpone and vanilla.
- Remove the cake from the pan, then slice and serve with the peach topping and mascarpone whipped cream spooned over the top.
Cook’s Note
Oven method: Bake at 350 degrees until set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 35 minutes.