Sweet Corn Cake

A Mexican sweet corn cake with a spoon bread consistency.

Step: 1

In a medium bowl beat butter until it is creamy. Add the Mexican corn flour and water and beat until well mixed.

Step: 2

Using a food processor, process thawed corn, but leave chunky. Stir into the butter mixture.

Step: 3

In a separate bowl, mix cornmeal, sugar, cream, salt, and baking powder. Add to corn flour mixture and stir to combine. Pour batter into an ungreased 8x8 inch baking pan. Smooth batter and cover with aluminum foil. Place pan into a 9x13 inch baking dish that is filled a third of the way with water.

Step: 4

Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven F (175 degrees C) oven for 50 to 60 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Use an ice cream scoop for easy removal from pan.

Per Serving: 273 calories; protein 2.6g; carbohydrates 27.9g; fat 18.1g; cholesterol 47.5mg; sodium 256.9mg.

The quality of the flour could make a real deal to your bread. Different makers do vary. Great taste or Canadian flours, which are bet higher in gluten, may give you a best rise than standard dough flours – especially if you’re make wholemeal dough , which not always getting bigger as well as clear bread.

To made this in a dough , add all the ingredients to your breadmaker and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

A bread first rising can be done in the fridge 24 hours . This slows down the time it takes to rise to double its size, giving it a deeper flavour. It’s also a great timesaver , as you can work it yesterday , then clear it off the next day.