Cornmeal Cake (Gâteau de maïs)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F) and butter a 22 cm round tin.
2. In a bowl, cream the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla, beating well between each addition.
4. Mix the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon, then fold them into the butter mixture alternately with the milk.
5. Pour the batter into the tin, smooth the top and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until a skewer comes out dry.
6. Let it cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack.