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Cornmeal and Honey Cake with Blueberry Compote and Candied Cornflakes

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I love having a few go-to desserts, you know the ones that your friends always ask you to make, the ones that you know like the back of your hand and can whip up to have people over or bring to a bbq. This cornmeal and honey cake with blueberry compote has that kind of potential.

Cornmeal and Honey Cake with Blueberry Compote and Candied Cornflakes
Cornmeal and Honey Cake with Blueberry Compote and Candied Cornflakes

The blueberry compote is fresh and bright, the cornmeal cake is lightly sweet, and these candied cornflakes have the loveliest little crunch.

Cornmeal and Honey Cake with Blueberry Compote and Candied Cornflakes
Cornmeal and Honey Cake with Blueberry Compote and Candied Cornflakes
Cornmeal and Honey Cake with Blueberry Compote and Candied Cornflakes
Cornmeal and Honey Cake with Blueberry Compote and Candied Cornflakes
Cornmeal and Honey Cake with Blueberry Compote and Candied Cornflakes
Cornmeal and Honey Cake with Blueberry Compote and Candied Cornflakes
Cornmeal and Honey Cake with Blueberry Compote and Candied Cornflakes

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