Name: Concord Grape Cornmeal Cake
Yield: Makes 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, cooled slightly, plus more; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; more for grapes; 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 6 tablespoons buttermilk; 2 tablespoons honey; 1/2 pound Concord or black grapes, stemmed, seeds removed, divided

Concord grape cornmeal cake in a square baking dish with two slices on the side on a cooling rack.

Concord Grape Cornmeal CakeRomulo Yanes

Serve at brunch, or for dessert with a scoop of lemon gelato.

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