Easy Sweet Corn Cake Recipe Prepped In Only 10 Minutes

This sweet corn cake recipe is not only super easy to make, but it's also perfectly sweet and perfectly fluffy. Plus, this cake tastes just like a classic Mexican sweet corn cake. So, if you know how good those cakes are, then you already know how good this one is.

The Best Sweet Corn Cake Recipe

If you've never had corn cake before, it basically tastes like corn bread, but has the consistency and sweetness of a cake. To summarize, corn cake tastes amazing!

Anyway, this corn cake recipe is made with only 5 simple ingredients, and the resulting sweet cake makes for a perfect side dish or even a dessert.

And if Mexican sweet corn cake sounds familiar, this is basically what we're making. But I've added a secret ingredient - corn muffin mix - to make this corn cake recipe even easier to make!

In a traditional Mexican sweet corn cake recipe, you would use corn flour or masa harina. For this recipe, I've decided to simplify things and use a corn muffin mix. The mix has all the ingredients and flavor that we need to make a quick corn cake with the same delicious flavor.

Pretty genius, right?

Oh, also, the best part about this recipe is not only how quick it is to make but how little equipment it requires. Just one baking dish and one mixing bowl are all you need to make the tastiest corn cake recipe ever!

By the way, if you're looking for some great dinner recipes to serve this Mexican corn cake with, give this fideo soup or this Sopa de Conchas recipe a try! They make a perfect compliment to one another for a Mexican meal.

Ingredients

As I said before, the ingredient list for this corn cake recipe is incredibly simple. And, as I mentioned earlier, the corn muffin mix makes this recipe even easier.

Anyway, here's exactly what you'll need to make this Mexican sweet corn cake recipe:

• ½ cup Unsalted Butter, melted
• 1 (15 oz,) Canned Creamed Corn
• 1 (15 oz.) Whole Kernel Corn
• 1 8 oz. Corn Muffin Mix
• ½ cup Sugar

That's it! See what I mean by easy?

By the way, you can use everything in this recipe to make this Mexican street corn casserole and classic corn casserole, so you'll definitely want to check those corn recipes out next!

Ingredient Substitutions

Now, when it comes to kernel corn for this Mexican corn cake, you can use fresh or frozen corn. Just remember to use thawed corn if you're starting from frozen.

As for the corn muffin mix, this will give us the perfect balance of corn meal, sweet corn flour, and baking powder to make this recipe taste exactly how we want it to. I like using the one from Jiffy, but any brand will work!

By the way, you can use almost all of these ingredients to make this corn souffle and Southern cornbread, so you'll definitely want to check that out next!

How To Make Sweet Corn Cake

Just in case you didn't think this recipe could get any easier, wait until you read through the steps! Honestly, it takes just minutes to prep.

So, let's not waste any time. Let's get into how to make sweet corn cake.

Step 1: Prep Work

First things first preheat the oven to 350°F (180ºC).

Next, go ahead and prepare an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper. You'll want to do this so the cake doesn't stick to the baking dish.

If you don't have an 8 x 8 inch-baking dish, you can use a smaller pan. Just remember that the baking time will increase the thicker your corn cake batter is.

Step 2: Make The Corn Cake Batter

To make the corn cake batter, grab a large mixing bowl and add the unsalted butter, creamed corn, whole kernel corn, corn muffin mix, and sugar to it.

Then, mix everything together with a rubber spatula - or wooden spoon - until you have a thick batter that is relatively smooth. Some bumps and lumps are normal, but we want to make sure the muffin mix is fully mixed in and there are no streaks in the mixture.

Lastly, before baking, transfer the corn cake mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Step 3: Bake the Corn Cake 

Now it's time to turn the batter into this delicious sweet corn cake.

Bake the sweet corn cake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown. You can check to make sure it's done by inserting a toothpick in the center and making sure it comes out clean.

Once it's baked to perfection, slice your Mexican corn cake and serve warm.

Alternatively to slicing, you can use an ice cream scoop to scoop out your corn cake, as it will be fairly moist, so cutting with a knife may not do the trick. Enjoy!

How To Store Sweet Corn Cake

This recipe for Mexican corn cake makes one 8x8 inch baking pan worth of corn cake, which should be enough for about 9 servings, depending on how you cut it.

With that said, if you have any leftovers, not to worry, it tastes delicious the next day! You can either wrap the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap or transfer the corn cake to an airtight container.

Then, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days! If you want to keep it for longer, you can store the corn cake in the freezer for about 6 months.

How To Reheat Sweet Corn Cake

This sweet corn cake is definitely best enjoyed warm, so you'll want to reheat it when you're eating the leftovers.

To reheat your Mexican corn cake, you can either microwave it for 30 seconds, or until warm.

You can also warm the cake up in the oven. Just pop it in the oven at 350°F for about 5-10 minutes - or until warm.

Finally, once it's hot, I recommend topping it off with a slab of butter  - so good!

Wrapping It Up

So, that's how to make sweet corn cake in just a few easy steps!

This Mexican corn cake recipe is absolutely delicious and is hands down one of the easiest corn recipes you're going to find. The muffin mix really does most of the work for you, so you can focus on the rest of dinner and maybe even have some time to relax!

It's honestly as delicious as a side as it is as a dessert, and everyone that you serve it to is going to really love it!

Anyway, if you gave this recipe a try, leave a comment and let me know how it went!

Also, be sure to check out my Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube for some more easy dessert recipes just like this one.

More Mexican Recipes

If you liked this Mexican sweet corn cake, we have a ton of Mexican-inspired recipes on the blog that you have to try next!

Check these delicious recipes out for a Mexican meal:

• Birria tacos
• Taco casserole with Doritos
• Chicken empanadas
• Beef empanadas
• Chicken birria tacos
• Mexican candy shot

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