Sweet Corn Tomalitos (Corn Cake)
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Sweet Corn Tomalitos (Corn Cake)
Description
This corn cake recipe incorporates softened butter mixed with water and a portion of cornmeal, then adds chunky processed thawed corn for texture. A separate mixture of remaining cornmeal, sugar, cream, salt, and baking powder is folded in to complete the batter.
The batter is poured into a baking dish or individual custard cups and baked covered in a water bath at 350 degrees F. The water bath helps maintain moisture, resulting in a soft, tender cake with a delicate crumb.
Tomalitos can be served warm and make suitable side dishes or individual servings. The option to use custard cups allows easy portioning and presentation. Letting the cakes cool briefly after baking helps them set for easier serving.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter softened
- ¼ cup water
- ⅓ plus ¼ cup cornmeal divided
- 1 ½ cups whole kernel corn thawed, frozen
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a water bath by filling a 9x13-inch baking dish one-third of the way with water. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat butter with a hand mixer until creamy. Add water and ⅓ cup cornmeal until well blended.
- Using a food processor, process thawed corn, but leave it chunky. Stir into the butter mixture. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix the remaining ¼ cup cornmeal, sugar, cream, salt, and baking powder. Add to the cornmeal mixture and stir to combine.
- Pour batter into an ungreased 8x8-inch baking dish, casserole dish, or 6 custard cups if you want individual servings.
- Smooth the batter and cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil. Place pan in prepared water bath.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
Notes
- For individual servings, bake tomalitos in 10-ounce custard cups instead of a single baking dish.
- The water bath during baking helps keep the corn cakes moist and prevents drying out.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 167mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 410IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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