These low FODMAP Lemon Polenta Cupcakes are a sunny, melt-in-the-mouth treat that combines fine polenta with yoghurt and olive oil for an irresistibly tender crumb. A spoonful of lemon curd poured over warm cupcakes is the secret to keeping them beautifully moist. Simple to make, and they keep well, but will they last that long?
Makes: 12 cupcakes
Ingredients
- 100g fine polenta
- 150g all-purpose wheat free flour (or substitute with ground almonds or oats)
- 120g caster sugar
- 8g baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 eggs
- 120g plain yoghurt or sour cream
- Zest and juice of 1–2 lemons (2–3 tablespoons of juice)
- 50g olive oil
For the lemon syrup
- Lemon curd
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cases and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: polenta, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: eggs, yoghurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix, as overmixing will make the cupcakes dense.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared cases and bake for around 25 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean and the tops are lightly golden.
- When the cupcakes are cool, make a small hole in the top of each cake. Spoon the lemon curd into the hole.
Tips
- Use fine polenta, as coarse polenta will give a grittier texture rather than a tender crumb
- Ground almonds or ground porridge oats can replace the flour entirely for a naturally gluten-free version
- These keep well in an airtight tin for 2–3 days, or freeze beautifully
- Try adding a little orange zest alongside the lemon for a slightly warmer citrus flavour
If you enjoy these Lemon Polenta Cupcakes, you might also like Low FODMAP Breakfast Bars, Low FODMAP Carrot and Oat Cookies, or browse more of my low FODMAP recipes.
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