Created by ellie on November 20, 2022
Step 1: In a large bowl of an electric mixer beat the 2 1/2 cups of the anise sugar with butter until creamy. Blend in the vanilla and lemon peel. Add eggs one at a time, berating after each addition and then beat in the yolks.
Step 2: In another bowl combine the flour and cornmeal.
Step 3: Add the dry ingredients 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Step 4: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Step 5: Grease a 10 inch mold pan or a 8-9 inch loaf pan; flour pan, shaking out excess flour.
Step 6: Spread batter evenly in pan. Bake for 1-1 1/4 hours or until cake is done by testing. The center will spring back when touched.
Step 7: Turn cake out of pan and sift the remaining anise sugar over top.
Step 8: Let cool and slice thinly to serve.