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Copycat Recipe for Mexican Sweet Corn Cake

One of our favorite items when going out to eat at Mexican Restaurants (and Cheesecake Factory) are sweet corn cakes. My family absolutely loves this decadent side dish. I have been trying for a few years to find a recipe to recreate it at home and I finally found one that works (with adjustments). I am amazed at how close the flavor and texture is to our nearby Mexican Restaurants (especially Don Pablo’s).

The copycat recipe took very little adjusting to get it to our liking (although I will say, it was wonderful without any adjusting as well). I made a few minor changes. First, I decreased the amount of butter because it was a little greasy for us. Then I replaced their corn/cream combo with a can of creamed corn (much easier to have on hand and cheap, too). We also prefer the corn cake to have a crispy outer layer which we found was easily achieved by placing the pan under the broiler.
Do you have a favorite copycat recipe you like to make? I love finding a recipe that bring a little bit of our favorite restaurants into our kitchen. So please share away!

Time for some Corn Cake!

 
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Copycat Recipe for Sweet Corn Cake

Adapted from Allrecipes.com
Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup of butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup masa harina
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 can creamed corn
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Directions
  1. Using a mixer, beat butter until it is creamy. Add the masa harina and water. Beat until well mixed.
  2. Add creamed corn. Stir into the butter mixture.
  3. Add cornmeal, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Mix after adding each ingredient.
  4. Pour batter into 8 x 8 baking pan. Smooth batter and cover with aluminum foil.
  5. Place ungreased 8 x 8 inch baking pan into a 9 x 13 baking dish that is filled a third of the way with water.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven for 60 minutes.
  7. Optional: For a crispier crust (similar to Don Pablos), remove the pan from the oven. Remove the foil. Place the 8 x 8 baking dish under the broiler until browned.
  8. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Use an ice cream scoop for easy removal from pan.

 

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Jill Waroff

Saturday 2nd of July 2016

This sounds so yummy! I can't wait to try it. I was wondering what you used for the drizzle on top of the corn cake on the plate?

Jill Waroff

Sunday 3rd of July 2016

Thank you. Looking forward to trying it out. :)

Laura Burton

Saturday 2nd of July 2016

Hi Jill!Just a little bit of sour cream (I placed it into a sandwich bag and cut the very tip off to create a "pastry" bag).

jody cowan

Tuesday 22nd of July 2014

I'm so glad I found this on Bloggers Brag Pinterest Party! It sounds and looks so good! I can't wait to try it.

Laura Burton

Wednesday 23rd of July 2014

Thanks so much Jody! I love finding new things on Bloggers Brag, too! Thanks for stopping by!

Paris Anderson

Tuesday 22nd of July 2014

This sounds so good! I'm pinning Thanks for sharing at #WhateverWednesday

Laura Burton

Wednesday 23rd of July 2014

Thanks Paris!

Chelsea R.

Sunday 20th of July 2014

Ahhhh! This looks delicious! I loveeee that corn cake stuff! I get that instead of beans when I go out to my favorite mexican spot!

Laura Burton

Monday 21st of July 2014

We love it, too! My husband was definitely glad I found a copycat recipe so we could make it at home! Thanks for stopping by!

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