Pastel de Elote (Mexican Corn Cake)

Pastel de Elote (Mexican Corn Cake)

A delicious and moist Mexican cake made with fresh sweet corn kernels and sweetened with condensed milk. A traditional recipe from the state of Jalisco.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Yield:
16 servings
Servings:
16

Ingredients

  • 8 ears sweet white corn, husked
  • 1 ¾ cups softened butter, plus more for baking dish
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for dusting
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan. Chill in freezer.

Step 2
Cut kernels from ears of corn with a sharp knife. Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.

Step 3
Combine eggs, condensed milk, whole milk, and corn kernels in a blender; blend until smooth. Transfer egg mixture to a bowl with butter and mix well.

Step 4
Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt into a large bowl. Add egg mixture and mix well to combine.

Step 5
Remove cake pan from freezer. Grease and flour again. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove from tin and cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

379
Calories
25g
Fat
35g
Carbs
7g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 379
% Daily Value *
Total Fat25g 32%
Saturated Fat15g 74%
Cholesterol120mg 40%
Sodium334mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate35g 13%
Dietary Fiber2g 6%
Total Sugars15g
Protein7g
Vitamin C4mg 19%
Calcium148mg 11%
Iron1mg 8%
Potassium268mg 6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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