Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 325°F. Prepare three 9-inch cake pans by tracing and cutting circles of parchment paper and greasing with nonstick spray for a simple release after baking.
- Beat 3/4 cup softened butter in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add 2 and 1/3 cups granulated sugar and mix for 2 minutes.
- Stir in 2/3 cup raw honey, beating well until it’s fully mixed in.
- Pour in 3/4 cup vegetable oil and set this mixture aside.
- Whisk together 5 large eggs in a medium bowl until smooth. Combine with 1 cup buttermilk and 1/2 cup sour cream, mixing until well blended.
- Sift together 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup masa harina corn flour, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1 tablespoon baking powder.
- Incorporate 1 and 1/2 cups cornmeal into the flour mixture.
- Combine the wet mixture with the flour mixture, alternating between them and mixing until well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans.
- Bake at 325°F for approximately 28-33 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool the cakes in their pans for 10-15 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack.
Frosting
- For the frosting, beat 2 cups softened Kerry Gold butter in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Mix in 3/4 cup honey, whipping until fluffy.
- Gradually incorporate 1 cup powdered sugar, adding 2 teaspoons cornstarch and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
- Continue adding the remaining 3 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Assemble your masterpiece by layering frosting between each cake layer and on the top and sides of the cake.
Optional Garnish
- Sprinkle with polenta and drizzle with extra honey for an enticing finish.
Nutrition
Notes
Allow your cakes to cool in the pans before inverting onto a rack. Frost when cool to prevent melting.
