EL TORITO'S SWEET CORN CAKES

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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!

Provided by Martha Price

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Tbsp lard (best not to substitute)
1/4 c butter
1/2 c masa
3 Tbsp cold water
10 oz frozen corn kernels
3 Tbsp cornmeal
1/4 c sugar
2 Tbsp whipping cream
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Whip 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.
  • 2. Place corn kernels in blender and blend until coarsely chopped. Stir into masa mixture.
  • 3. Place cornmeal, sugar, whipping cream, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix quickly. Add butter/masa mixture. Mix just until blended.
  • 4. Pour 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.

sara myers
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These corn cakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try making them again with less sugar next time.


Les Cooper
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These corn cakes were easy to make and they turned out great! I served them with salsa and sour cream, and they were a hit.


Zanyar hasan
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I'm not a big fan of corn, but these corn cakes were really good! The honey-lime crema was the perfect finishing touch.


Ayesha shahid
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These corn cakes were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were a big hit. I'll definitely be making them again.


Chaudandigadhi Online
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I made these corn cakes for my kids and they loved them! They're a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Ghost Sparta
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These corn cakes were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more spices next time.


Valerie Morrison
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I had some leftover corn on the cob, so I decided to make these corn cakes. They were really easy to make and they turned out great! I served them with salsa and sour cream, and they were a hit.


Mb Monjurul
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These corn cakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try making them again with less sugar next time.


KanI Unri
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I'm not usually a fan of corn cakes, but these were really good! The corn flavor was really strong and the cakes were nice and crispy.


Kimberly Watts
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These corn cakes are so good! I made them for my family and they all loved them. The recipe was easy to follow and the corn cakes turned out perfectly.


HeJa SOL
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I made these corn cakes for breakfast this morning and they were delicious! The honey-lime crema was the perfect finishing touch.


aasif Khan
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These corn cakes were a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone loved the sweet and savory flavors, and they were so easy to make. I'll definitely be making these again.