Polenta and Pear Upside-Down Cake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Dessert

This Polenta and Pear Upside-Down Cake is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

The cornmeal (a.k.a. polenta) lends a delicate, crunchy texture to the crumb of this cake.

Ingredients

3 ripe Bartlett or d'Anjou pears
1 tbsp. lemon juice
14 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. light-brown sugar
1/2 c. dark-brown sugar
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. finely ground polenta
1 3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
4 large eggs
1/4 c. milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. granulated sugar

Instructions

Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Peel, halve, core, and slice the pears into 1/4-inch thick wedges. In a large bowl, toss the pears with the lemon juice and set aside. Melt 6 tablespoons butter and pour it into a 10-inch round cake pan, rotating pan to spread evenly.
Sprinkle the brown sugars over the melted butter. Slightly overlap the pear slices decoratively in the cake pan. Combine the flour, polenta, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and set aside. Lightly beat the eggs, milk, and vanilla together in a small bowl and set aside.
Beat the remaining 8 tablespoons of butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer set on medium-high speed until pale and smooth. Reduce speed to low and alternately mix in the flour mixture and egg mixture, ending with the flour mixture.
Pour the batter into the pan and bake until golden brown and a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Cool in the pan and on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then run a small, sharp knife around the edge of the pan to release the cake and cool completely before serving.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polenta and Pear Upside-Down Cake good for PCOS?

Yes, this Polenta and Pear Upside-Down Cake recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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