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    Easy Sweet Corn Cake Recipe Prepped In Only 10 Minutes

    by Brendan Cunningham 6 Comments

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    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.

    A slice of Mexican corn cake being held above the rest of the corn cake.

    Table of Contents

    • The Best Sweet Corn Cake Recipe
      • Ingredients
        • Ingredient Substitutions
      • How To Make Sweet Corn Cake
        • Step 1: Prep Work
        • Step 2: Make The Corn Cake Batter
        • Step 3: Bake the Corn Cake 
      • How To Store Sweet Corn Cake
        • How To Reheat Sweet Corn Cake
      • Wrapping It Up
    • More Mexican Recipes
    • Easy Sweet Corn Cake Recipe Prepped In Only 10 Minutes
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Nutrition
      • Did you make this recipe?

    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.

    A square of sweet corn cake.

    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!

    A bowl of corn muffin mix, a bowl of creamed corn, a bowl of canned corn, and a bowl of sugar all on a grey counter.

    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.

    A bowl that is filled with corn muffin mix, creamed corn, and corn. Behind it is a bowl of creamed corn and a bowl of sugar;.

    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.

    A bowl that is filled with sweet corn cake batter with a spoon in it.

    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.

    Sweet corn cake batter in a 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!

    Sweet corn cake in a baking dish lined with parchment paper.

    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.

    A square of sweet corn cake with a knife below it. The square is

    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!

    A square of sweet corn cake on top of a whole sweet corn cake in a baking dish.

    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.

    A slice of sweet corn cake on top of the corn cake in a baking dish.

    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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    Easy Sweet Corn Cake Recipe Prepped In Only 10 Minutes

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    5 from 6 reviews

    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.

    • Author: Brendan Cunningham
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 45 minutes
    • Total Time: 55 minutes
    • Yield: 8 servings 1x
    • Category: Side
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: Mexican

    Ingredients

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    8 tbsps (1 stick) Unsalted Butter, melted

    1 (15 oz,) Canned Creamed Corn

    1 (15 oz.) Whole Kernel Corn

    8 oz. Corn Muffin Mix

    ½ cup Sugar

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180ºC).
    2. Line an 8 x 8 inches baking tray with parchment paper.
    3. Mix butter, cream corn, corn kernels, muffin mix, and sugar in a bowl. Transfer to the prepared baking tray.
    4. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 292
    • Fat: 15
    • Carbohydrates: 38
    • Protein: 2

    Keywords: sweet corn cake, corn cake, sweet corn cake recipe, corn cake recipe, sweet corn cake with jiffy, sweet corn cake recipe easy, sweet corn cake mexican, how to make sweet corn cake, how to make corn cake,

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    Comments

    1. Julia Carisime

      September 16, 2022 at 8:44 pm

      I've never heard of this but came across it on the blog and it looked pretty yummy so I gave it a try for dinner. It was fantastic!! My whole family actually really liked it! Thanks for the recipe!

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    2. Nancy

      September 19, 2022 at 1:39 pm

      It was terrific.

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    3. Emily

      November 07, 2022 at 6:17 pm

      This side dish was the hit of our entire dinner. Thanks for sharing this delish recipe.

      ★★★★★

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    4. Shirley Power

      November 07, 2022 at 6:23 pm

      Hard to believe that it was that simple to make because it tasted phenomenal!! My family loved it and we will be making it a bunch!

      ★★★★★

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    5. Ray

      November 08, 2022 at 9:01 am

      This corn casserole is really exceptional. Loved how easy it was to make. Highly recommend serving it with some Kerrygold butter.

      ★★★★★

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    6. Jenny

      November 08, 2022 at 10:33 am

      I have never gotten so many compliments for a meal it was fantastic!

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