1-Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line three 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper circles and spray them well with nonstick spray to keep everything from sticking it’s a total lifesaver!

2-Beat the softened butter until it’s smooth, then add the granulated sugar and beat for 2 minutes, scraping the sides once for that perfect mix.

3-Add the honey and beat well, followed by the olive oil mix it up and set it aside to let those flavors blend.

4-In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until they’re frothy, then add the buttermilk and sour cream; whisk until smooth and creamy.

5-Sift together the all-purpose flour, masa harina, salt, and baking powder, then mix in the cornmeal for a nice, even blend.

6-Alternate adding the egg mixture and dry flour mixture to the butter mix, stirring gently until just combined don’t overmix, or you’ll lose that fluffy texture!

7-Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans, so each layer bakes up perfectly.

8-Bake for 28-33 minutes, rotating the pans once midway. They’re done when the edges are set, the center doesn’t jiggle, and a toothpick comes out clean. Let them cool in the pans for 10-15 minutes, then invert onto racks and cool completely before frosting you can speed this up in the fridge or freezer if you’re in a rush.

9-For the frosting, beat the softened butter until it’s smooth and fluffy, add the honey, and beat again until incorporated.

10-Add 1 cup of powdered sugar without mixing first, sprinkle on the cornstarch and salt, stir lightly into the sugar, then beat until it’s all mixed in. Gradually add the rest of the powdered sugar, beating well after each addition until it’s super fluffy. If it’s too thin, tweak with more sugar or cornstarch.

11-To assemble, place one cake layer on a serving plate with a dollop of frosting underneath to keep it from slipping. Spread about 1 and 1/2 cups of frosting on top, letting some hang over the edges, then repeat with the second layer. Add the third layer and cover the whole cake with the remaining frosting, smoothing it over the sides and top.

12-Garnish the edges with polenta if you like, drizzle with extra honey, and serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for that extra wow factor.