Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Cake Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Trace and cut out three 9-inch circles of parchment paper and place them in the bottom of each cake pan. Grease the pans with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth. Add the granulated sugar and beat for 2 minutes, scraping the sides as needed.
- Add the raw honey and mix well. Add the vegetable oil and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and sour cream until smooth. Set aside.
- In a fine mesh strainer over another medium bowl, add the all-purpose flour, masa harina, kosher salt, and baking powder. Stir until sifted.
- Remove the strainer and add the cornmeal to the flour mixture. Mix well.
- Combine all parts by alternating the wet and dry mixtures into the butter mixture, mixing only until combined. Scrape the bottom and sides to ensure everything is incorporated.
- Divide the batter evenly between the three prepared pans. Bake for 28-33 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through, until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10-15 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Optionally, place in the freezer for 20 minutes to speed up cooling.
Frosting Preparation
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until smooth. Add the honey and mix well until fluffy.
- Add 1 cup of powdered sugar followed by the cornstarch and salt. Stir slightly before beating until fully incorporated. Gradually add the remaining powdered sugar, beating until fluffy for 2-3 minutes.
Cake Assembly
- Assemble the cake by placing a layer on a stand, adding approximately 1 and 1/2 cups of frosting on top, and spreading evenly. Repeat with the next layers.
- Use the remaining frosting to cover the top and sides of the cake.
- Garnish with polenta and drizzle with honey if desired. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutrition
Notes
You can add jalape?os for a kick or substitute honey with agave for different sweetness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
