Mexican Sweet Corn Cake
A delightful treat that balances sweet and savory flavors, this Mexican Sweet Corn Cake features the natural sweetness of corn and a rich, buttery texture, making it perfect for gatherings or sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/3 cup masa harina Gluten-free flour made from corn
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup butter, softened Use real butter for best flavor
- 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed Can substitute with fresh corn if preferred
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar Increase for a sweeter cake if desired
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium-sized bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth.
- Incorporate the masa harina and water into the butter, mixing until well combined.
- Pulse the thawed corn in a food processor, leaving some texture and chunks. Add to the butter and masa harina blend, stirring to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, cornmeal, heavy whipping cream, salt, and baking powder until evenly distributed.
- Fold this mixture into the masa harina and corn batter until just combined.
- Transfer the batter to an ungreased 8x8-inch baking pan, using a spatula to evenly spread it out.
- Cover the top of the pan tightly with aluminum foil.
- Place the 8x8-inch pan inside a larger 9x13-inch baking dish. Fill the larger dish with water until it reaches about a third of the way up the sides of the smaller pan, creating a water bath.
Baking
- Carefully place the nested pans into the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the corn cake is set and cooked through.
- Remove the pans from the oven and let the corn cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve warm, optionally with whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh fruit. Store covered at room temperature for up to two days or in the refrigerator for about a week. Can be frozen for up to three months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
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