Comments on: Gluten-Free Lemon, Almond and Polenta Cake http://joythebaker.com/2009/03/gluten-free-lemon-almond-and-polenta-cake/ Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:58:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: michele http://joythebaker.com/2009/03/gluten-free-lemon-almond-and-polenta-cake/comment-page-2/#comment-322137 michele Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:09:02 +0000 http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/?p=556#comment-322137 fyi for anyone concerned about the "falling apart" issue Joy the Baker encountered -- if those are the almonds she used, that was part of the problem. the ground almonds necessary for this recipe are almond flour -- that is, finely ground in a food processor (chopping by hand would not do it) just prior to the butter stage. you can also buy almond flour (but make sure it is very fine, not just chopped almonds passing for almond flour!). nuts this coarse will not bake into a cohesive cake, although you can add coarser nut for flavor, preferably toasted. fyi for anyone concerned about the “falling apart” issue Joy the Baker encountered — if those are the almonds she used, that was part of the problem. the ground almonds necessary for this recipe are almond flour — that is, finely ground in a food processor (chopping by hand would not do it) just prior to the butter stage. you can also buy almond flour (but make sure it is very fine, not just chopped almonds passing for almond flour!). nuts this coarse will not bake into a cohesive cake, although you can add coarser nut for flavor, preferably toasted.

]]> By: Recipe for Gluten Free, Sugar Free Dairy-Free Lemon Coconut Bars http://joythebaker.com/2009/03/gluten-free-lemon-almond-and-polenta-cake/comment-page-2/#comment-164985 Recipe for Gluten Free, Sugar Free Dairy-Free Lemon Coconut Bars Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:32:17 +0000 http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/?p=556#comment-164985 [...] Lemon & Almond Polenta Cake from Joy the Baker [...] [...] Lemon & Almond Polenta Cake from Joy the Baker [...]

]]> By: Rita http://joythebaker.com/2009/03/gluten-free-lemon-almond-and-polenta-cake/comment-page-2/#comment-123483 Rita Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:39:07 +0000 http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/?p=556#comment-123483 I'm wondering if the cake would hold together better with the addition of 1/2 t. of zanthum gum. It's what we celiacs add to all baked goods to help them hold together when there is no gluten. I’m wondering if the cake would hold together better with the addition of 1/2 t. of zanthum gum. It’s what we celiacs add to all baked goods to help them hold together when there is no gluten.

]]> By: mbt on sale http://joythebaker.com/2009/03/gluten-free-lemon-almond-and-polenta-cake/comment-page-1/#comment-76488 mbt on sale Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:08:51 +0000 http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/?p=556#comment-76488 that is very kind of you to do this for us, thanks a lot. that is very kind of you to do this for us, thanks a lot.

]]> By: Jennifer http://joythebaker.com/2009/03/gluten-free-lemon-almond-and-polenta-cake/comment-page-1/#comment-74035 Jennifer Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:19:42 +0000 http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/?p=556#comment-74035 Is polenta the same as cornmeal? What do I look for in the store? Box, bulk, etc. Thank you! Is polenta the same as cornmeal? What do I look for in the store? Box, bulk, etc.

Thank you!

]]> By: terri http://joythebaker.com/2009/03/gluten-free-lemon-almond-and-polenta-cake/comment-page-1/#comment-52567 terri Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:06:03 +0000 http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/?p=556#comment-52567 Isn't this how trifle was invented? Isn’t this how trifle was invented?

]]> By: heidileon http://joythebaker.com/2009/03/gluten-free-lemon-almond-and-polenta-cake/comment-page-1/#comment-45841 heidileon Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:18:48 +0000 http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/?p=556#comment-45841 well, Dear Joy, I will try out this recipe in the following days, just need to find some polenta in the area..(update I live in China, but mei you bu ke neng; or nothing is impossible). I'll tell you my experience when I'll make it. hugs well, Dear Joy, I will try out this recipe in the following days, just need to find some polenta in the area..(update I live in China, but mei you bu ke neng; or nothing is impossible).

I’ll tell you my experience when I’ll make it.

hugs

]]> By: Shiran http://joythebaker.com/2009/03/gluten-free-lemon-almond-and-polenta-cake/comment-page-1/#comment-35405 Shiran Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:21:47 +0000 http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/?p=556#comment-35405 To Sassy, gluten free flour is alw0ays hard to handle. Next time don't take it out of the form at all and let wait until it's cold. I put mine in the fridge after it cooled of from the backing it it was good to go. To Sassy,
gluten free flour is alw0ays hard to handle. Next time don’t take it out of the form at all and let wait until it’s cold. I put mine in the fridge after it cooled of from the backing it it was good to go.

]]> By: emilyn http://joythebaker.com/2009/03/gluten-free-lemon-almond-and-polenta-cake/comment-page-1/#comment-34672 emilyn Sat, 29 Aug 2009 18:00:18 +0000 http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/?p=556#comment-34672 Go G Free! I have celiac disease and have some experience with g free baking and just a word: it is always crumbly :) wasn't you - it's the recipe! Go G Free! I have celiac disease and have some experience with g free baking and just a word: it is always crumbly :) wasn’t you – it’s the recipe!

]]> By: Sassy http://joythebaker.com/2009/03/gluten-free-lemon-almond-and-polenta-cake/comment-page-1/#comment-32952 Sassy Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:12:42 +0000 http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/?p=556#comment-32952 I just had a total lemon polenta cake DISASTER!! It didnt set! The recipe was pretty much the same as yours, but the whole thing just fell apart when I took it out of the tin. I cooked it for 1 hour at 360 degrees. Any idea why? Argghhh I just had a total lemon polenta cake DISASTER!! It didnt set! The recipe was pretty much the same as yours, but the whole thing just fell apart when I took it out of the tin. I cooked it for 1 hour at 360 degrees.
Any idea why?
Argghhh

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