Glazed Orange Polenta Cake

Ingredients

Method

BEAT the PHILLY, butter, and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually beat in the eggs, beating well between each addition then fold through the rind, almonds, polenta and sifted dry ingredients
REMOVE the pith from the oranges and cut into 1/2 cm thick slices and arrange on the base of a greased and base lined 23cm round cake pan. Spoon the mixture over the oranges in pan
BAKE in a moderate oven 180°C for 35-45 minutes or until cooked when tested. Allow cake to cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Warm the jam and orange juice in a saucepan, stirring until smooth. Do not boil
TURN the cake out onto a serving plate and brush all over with apricot glaze. Serve warm or cool

Tips & Hints

Cake Making Tips: Do not open the oven once the cake has been placed in it as this could result in a dramatic temperature drop and cake drop.