Microwave Mexican Restaurant Sweet Corn Cake
Indulge in the irresistible charm of Microwave Mexican Restaurant Sweet Corn Cake, a quick and flavorful take on the beloved Tex-Mex classic. This recipe captures the rich, buttery sweetness of traditional corn cake while leveraging the convenience of the microwave for effortless preparation in under 10 minutes. Made with wholesome ingredients like sweet corn kernels, cornmeal, and a touch of granulated sugar, the cake boasts a moist, tender texture with delicate pops of corn for added depth. Perfect as a side dish, snack, or dessert, it pairs beautifully with a dollop of sour cream, a drizzle of honey, or alongside savory Mexican-inspired meals. With minimal prep time and no specialty equipment required, this easy corn cake recipe is destined to become your go-to microwaved treat with unmatched flavor and simplicity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sweet corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 0.5 cup Cornmeal
- 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.33 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Whole milk
Instructions
In a blender or food processor, pulse the sweet corn kernels until they are slightly pureed, but still a bit chunky to retain texture. Set aside.
In a microwave-safe mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Add the melted butter, whole milk, and pureed sweet corn to the dry ingredients. Stir the mixture thoroughly until it forms a thick batter.
Cover the microwave-safe bowl with microwave-safe plastic wrap or a microwave-safe lid, leaving a small gap for ventilation.
Microwave the mixture on high power for 6-8 minutes, stopping and rotating the bowl every 2 minutes for even cooking. The cake is done when the top is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave (it will be hot) and let the sweet corn cake rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Scoop the corn cake onto plates with a spoon or ice cream scoop. Serve warm as a side dish or dessert, optionally paired with a dollop of sour cream or drizzle of honey.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1405 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.6 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.5 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 143 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 1127 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 214.1 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 85.1 g | ||
| Protein | 21.1 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 173 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 910 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
