Ingredients
– 1 1/2 cups softened butter for the cakes
– 2 tablespoons sugar for the cakes
– A pinch of salt for the cakes
– 1 cup corn flour (masa) for the cakes
– 2 tablespoons of additional flour for the cakes
– 1 1/2 cups frozen corn (1 cup coarsely pureed, plus 1/2 cup kernels) for the cakes
– Diced tomatillos for salsa verde
– Minced ingredients for salsa verde
– A pinch of seasoning for salsa verde
– Medium diced ingredients for tomato salsa
– One tablespoon minced items for tomato salsa
– A small seeded and minced jalapeno for tomato salsa
– A dash of seasoning for tomato salsa
– 1 cup of base ingredient for southwestern sauce
– Teaspoons of seasonings for southwestern sauce
– A pinch for southwestern sauce
– A dash for southwestern sauce
– 1/4 cup diced avocado for garnish
– 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1-Getting started with Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes: First, prepare each sauce separately by combining all their ingredients and chilling them to let the flavors meld this step is key for that fresh taste. Next, preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (204ยฐC) or warm up a skillet over low to medium heat as an alternative cooking method.
2-In a food processor, chop 1 cup of frozen corn until coarsely pureed, then mix it with 1 1/2 cups softened butter, 2 tablespoons sugar, and a pinch of salt until everything blends smoothly. Add 1 cup corn flour (masa) and 2 tablespoons of additional flour, mixing thoroughly to create a consistent batter. Fold in the remaining 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels by hand for that perfect texture, then form 1/2 cup portions into 3-inch wide patties.
3-Bake the patties on a baking sheet for 25 to 30 minutes until the bottoms are browned, then flip and bake for another 5 to 7 minutes until browned on the other side. If you prefer smaller cakes, shape them smaller to increase quantity, and they can even be baked in tiny muffin cups for a fun twist. Once done, serve the cakes warm with dollops of salsa verde, tomato salsa, and southwestern sauce, garnished with 1/4 cup diced avocado, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, and a bit of sour cream for extra flair.
Last Step:
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๐ Cakes can be cooked on skillet over low to medium heat as an alternative.
๐ง Reducing butter to half increases batter thickness and yields more cakes.
๐ด Use tiny muffin cups for baking smaller cakes and more portion control.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Baking Time: 30-37 minutes
- Cook Time: 37 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- Diet: Standard
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tamale cake with sauces
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
