Blue Mesa Grill Sweet Corn Cake

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 20
Blue Mesa Grill Sweet Corn Cake recipe for a tasty dessert
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

corn husk ( enough to line and cover a 3 quart steamer basket in a double layer )
1/4 cup vegetable shortening ( like Crisco )
1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened
1 cup masa dough
1 cup cold water
1 lb corn , fresh and cut off the cob ( or frozen and thawed )
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
340
Sugar
32g
Fat
22g
Blue Mesa Grill Sweet Corn Cake is a classic Tex-Mex recipe with a sweet taste and a pleasant corn flavor. The authentic ingredients used in this recipe are essential to achieving the signature taste of this dish. The cake is made with masa, a traditional corn dough used in tortilla making, and fresh corn. Masa is a great source of carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals that provide the body with essential nutrients to stay healthy. The corn kernels are added to the cake to provide a crunchy texture and an authentic flavor that Texans love. This cake can be served as a dessert or as a side dish to spicy dishes. It's a must-try for anyone who loves Tex-Mex cuisine!

Instructions

1.Soak the corn husks in warm water for at least 30 minutes.
2.In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3.Add the masa dough and water gradually, mixing well.
4.Put the corn kernels and heavy cream into a blender and purée until smooth.
5.Mix the corn purée, cornmeal, baking powder and salt with masa mixture.
6.Drain the cornhusks and pat them dry.
7.Spread 2-3 tablespoons of the masa mixture onto the center of each corn husk.
8.Fold the husks over the masa mixture and tie with a strip of corn husk.
9.Place the tamales into a steamer basket, making sure they are packed tightly.
10.Steam for about 1 hour.

PROS

This corn cake is a sweet and savory authentic Tex-Mex recipe that will be enjoyed by everyone.

It can be served as a dessert or as a side dish to spicy dishes.

CONS

This recipe requires some time and effort to prepare, and it is high in calories and carbohydrates.

The authentic ingredients may be difficult to find in some regions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This sweet corn cake has some surprising health benefits, such as boosting energy levels and preventing anemia, thanks to the nutrients in the corn.
It is also full of antioxidants that help maintain a healthy immune system and prevent chronic diseases.

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