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El Torito Mexican Sweet Corn Cake Recipe

El Torito Mexican Sweet Corn Cake Recipe

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.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: El Torito Mexican Sweet Corn Cake Recipe
Servings: 16 Servings
Calories: 187kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • food processor
  • baking dish 
  • Ice cream scoop
  • baking pan

Ingredients

  • 3 cups of frozen canned corn
  • 1/2 cup of corn meal
  • 1 cup of masa harina
  • 2 stick of butter
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup of sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup of water
  • 4 Tablespoon heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 187kcal
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