Go Back
mexican sweet corn cake

Classic Recipe: Pan de Elote (Mexican Sweet Corn Cake)

This recipe captures the authentic taste of Mexican sweet corn cake, adapted for home kitchens.

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium ears fresh corn preferably yellow, husked
  • 36 grams 1/4 cup fine yellow cornmeal
  • 14- ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 57 grams 1/4 cup plain whole-milk yogurt (or Greek yogurt)
  • 165 grams 1 1/4 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon table salt
  • 2 large eggs + 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup grapeseed or other neutral oil
  • Confectioners’ sugar for serving
  • Fresh strawberries for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray.
  • Using a knife, cut the kernels from the corn and measure 250 grams (1 1/2 cups). Add to a blender along with the cornmeal, condensed milk, and yogurt. Blend until smooth.
  • Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • Add eggs, egg yolks, and oil to the blender and mix until smooth. Pour the puree into a large bowl and gently whisk in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool for 30 minutes, then invert onto a rack to cool completely. Serve with a dusting of confectioners’ sugar and sliced strawberries.