Sweet Mexican Corn Cake

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 13
Sweet Mexican Corn Cake Recipe
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

55 min

Ready In

85 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups unsalted butter , softened
1 cup white sugar
8 eggs
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 can evaporated milk
4 cups fresh corn kernels

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
413
Sugar
30g
Fat
22g
Sweet Mexican Corn Cake, also known as Pastel de Elote, is a delicious dessert that originates from Mexico. It's made from fresh corn kernels, flour, eggs, sugar, milk, and spices like cinnamon. This cake has a moist and tender crumb with a slightly sweet and nutty flavor that comes from the corn. It's usually served warm, dusted with powdered sugar or topped with whipped cream or fruit salsa. It's a popular dessert dish to serve for holiday gatherings, like Thanksgiving and Christmas. This recipe makes one 9x13 inch pan of corn cake that can serve a crowd of up to 12 people.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2.Sift the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together, set aside.
3.Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy in a large bowl.
4.Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5.Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk.
6.Beat until just combined.
7.Fold in the corn kernels.
8.Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
9.Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 50-55 minutes.

PROS

This Sweet Mexican Corn Cake is a deliciously sweet dessert that combines the flavors of corn and cinnamon.

It’s perfect for special occasions like birthdays, holidays, or parties.

CONS

This cake is high in calories, fat, and sugar, so it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It might not be suitable for people with gluten intolerance or allergies to corn, dairy, or eggs.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Corn is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
It’s also rich in antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin, which can help protect your eyes from damage.
Cinnamon is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that may provide some health benefits like reducing blood sugar levels, improving heart health, and fighting bacterial and fungal infections.
However, more research is needed to confirm these health claims.

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