Griddle Corn Cakes
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4.8
Griddle Corn Cakes
Description
This recipe for Griddle Corn Cakes mixes dry ingredients—cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt—before incorporating beaten eggs and milk to maintain a light batter consistency. Corn kernels folded in add texture and sweetness. The batter rests for five minutes to hydrate the cornmeal and ingredients evenly. Cooking over medium heat ensures the cakes develop a golden crust without burning while cooking through inside.
Each cake is ladled in 1/4 cup portions onto the griddle, cooked several minutes per side until set and brown. The cakes can be kept warm in an oven while cooking the rest of the batter. Their crisp exterior contrasts with a soft interior, accented by the occasional whole corn kernel.
They work well as a savory breakfast side or paired with other dishes at lunch or dinner. Toppings such as butter, syrup, or salsa can complement the sweet corn flavor to adapt to different meal occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
- 1 cup flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 egg , lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 cups corn kernels
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar and kosher salt.
- Add beaten egg and milk, mixing until just wet- do not overmix!
- Fold in corn kernels.
- Set aside for 5 minutes to settle before frying.
- Heat griddle or cast iron skillet to 325 degrees (or medium heat).
- Drizzle a small amount of vegetable oil onto cooking surface.
- Ladle 1/4 cup onto hot surface. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove to a warm oven and continue with remaining batter.
- Top with desired toppings.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in comments or ratings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12pancakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 362mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 82IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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