Strawberry Polenta Cake

This delicious cake from Executive Chef of the Main House, Bonnie Moore, is a beautiful Summer strawberry treat. The presentation and fresh berry flavor is perfect for bringing to a picnic or barbecue, and the simple recipe makes it a great option for baking any evening for a special treat.

• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  
• ½ cup corn meal
  
• ¾ cup sugar
  
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
  
• ½ teaspoon salt
  
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  
• ½ cup melted, unsalted butter
  
• ½ cup buttermilk
  
• 2 eggs
  
• Approximately 3 cups sliced strawberries
  
  

Combine all dry ingredients in one bowl. Combine all wet ingredients in a separate bowl, and mix well. Combine the dry and wet ingredients, and mix until smooth. Bake at 350 F for 8 minutes, rotate and bake for another 8 minutes.

Makes one cake.