el torito's sweet corn cakes
El Torito Mexican restaurant serves this popular casserole as a side dish with grilled chicken or meat. You can add less or more sugar to suit your own taste. Authentic and delicious!
prep time
20 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Bake
yield
About 10 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons lard (best not to substitute)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup masa
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 10 ounces frozen corn kernels
- 3 tablespoons cornmeal
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
How To Make el torito's sweet corn cakes
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Step 1Whip lard and butter with mixer and whip until butter softens. Continue whipping until mixture becomes fluffy and creamy. Add masa gradually and mix until thoroughly incorporated. Add water gradually, mixing thoroughly.
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Step 2Place corn kernels in blender and blend until coarsely chopped. Stir into masa mixture.
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Step 3Place cornmeal, sugar, whipping cream, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix quickly. Add butter/masa mixture. Mix just until blended.
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Step 4Pour into buttered 8-inch square baking pan. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees 40 to 50 minutes or until corn cake has firm texture. Allow to stand at room temperature 15 minutes before cutting. Cut into squares or use a small ice cream scoop to portion servings.
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Nutrition Facts
(per serving*)
calories: 122kcal, carbohydrates: 16g, cholesterol: 16mg, fat: 6g, fiber: 1g, protein: 2g, saturated fat: 4g, sodium: 165mg, sugar: 6g, unsaturated fat: 3g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information is estimated.
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Culture:
Mexican
Category:
Other Side Dishes
Category:
Sweet Breads
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#restaurant
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
Bake
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