El Torito Mexican sweet corn cake is a delicious Mexican-style cake that is perfect for any occasion. This cake is made with a combination of cornmeal, sugar, and butter and has a light and fluffy texture.
In a food processor, blend 3 cups of canned or frozen corn until smooth.
In a mixing bowl, combine the blended corn with 1/2 cup of cornmeal, 1 cup of masa harina, 2 sticks of melted butter, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/2 tsp salt.
Gradually add in 1/2 cup of water and mix until well combined.
Finally, stir in 4 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream and mix until the batter is smooth.
Grease a baking dish and pour the batter into it.
Bake for 50 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Allow the cake to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Serve with a side of cream cheese or sweet salsa.
Notes
-Before adding the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, make sure the melted butter is not too hot as this can cause the eggs to cook.-If the cake is browning too quickly, cover it with foil and continue baking.-You can add a few tablespoons of sugar to the batter if you would like the cake to be sweeter.-You can also add a few tablespoons of cornmeal to the batter if you would like the cake to be crunchier.-You can serve the cake with a side of cream cheese or a sweet salsa.-You can also top the cake with your favorite frosting or a simple glaze.