Orange Polenta Torte (Amor Polenta) , Gluten Free

Directions

1. Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Wash orange and add to boiling water. Boil the whole orange for 1 1/2 hours. Turn it over and add water to ensure it stays submerged.
2. Preheat the oven to 350. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
3. Remove the orange from the boiling water and cut horizontally to remove the seeds.
4. Place the whole orange in a food processor and pulse until no large chunks remain.
5. To the food processor, add the butter (or butter substitute if you're dairy-free), sugar, eggs, and extract and blend until completely amalgamated.
6. In a large bowl combine all dry ingredients.
7. Slowly add dry ingredients to the food processor and pulse until combined.
8. Add the oil in a steady stream until just incorporated.
9. Fold in lemon zest.
10. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean and the sides of the cake start to pull away from the springform.