Yellow Cornmeal Cake with Lemon Zest
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Yellow Cornmeal Cake with Lemon Zest
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Description
Light, fragrant, and made with Doudlah Organic Yellow Cornmeal for a rustic, golden texture.
Ingredients
Scale
¾ cup Doudlah Farms Organic Yellow Cornmeal
¾ cup Doudlah Farms Flynn Creek Whole Wheat Flour
1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 large lemon)
1½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
½ cup organic cane sugar (or honey for a richer flavor)
½ cup whole milk (or plant-based milk)
⅓ cup olive oil or melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: powdered sugar for dusting, honey or lemon glaze for drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round or square baking dish and line with parchment paper for easy removal. - Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest. - Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, milk, olive oil, and vanilla until smooth and slightly frothy. - Mix & Pour
Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture. Stir just until combined—do not overmix. - Bake
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. - Cool & Serve
Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a lemon glaze for extra brightness.
Notes
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve with powdered sugar and lemon twist
- Enjoy with a cup of chamomile or mint tea
Why Use Doudlah Organic Cornmeal?
Our yellow cornmeal is milled from regenerative, tested clean, organic corn grown right on our Wisconsin farm. It’s full of flavor and gives this cake its distinct rustic texture and warm color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
