Polenta Tea Cake with Citrus-Sugared Strawberries

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 2 tsp. grated lemon zest
• 1 tsp. grated orange zest
• 12 Tbs. (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. almond extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup stone-ground polenta
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 pints ripe strawberries
• Confectioners’ sugar for garnish (optional)