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From: [log in to unmask] (Ann Miner)
Subject: Re: Sweet corn cake - HELP!
Date: Tue, 30 Jan 1996 22:19:56 GMT
 
Jennyanydots <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
 
>I've been searching for a recipe for sweet corn cake, like the
>kind they serve in some restaurant chains (Chi Chi's, El Torito),
>but I cannot find anything close. Of course, the restaurants
>I have contacted won't give me the recipe. <grumble>
 
Here's one to try.
 
                     *  Exported from  MasterCook  *
 
                       El Torita's Sweet Corn Cakes
 
Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads
 
  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      tablespoons   lard
     1/4  cup           butter
     1/2  cup           masa corn flour
   3      tablespoons   cold water
  10      ounces        frozen corn kernels
                        or 2 lg cobs kernals removed
   3      tablespoons   cornmeal
     1/4  cup           sugar
   2      tablespoons   whipping cream
     1/4  teaspoon      baking powder
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
 
Place lard and butter in 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. Place corn kernels in blender
and blend until coarsely chopped.  Stir into masa mixture. Place
cornmeal, sugar, whipping cream, baking powder and salt in lg. mixing
bowl.  Mix quickly.  Add butter-masa mixture.  Mix just until blended.
Pour into 8" buttered baking pan.  Cover with foil and bake at 350
degrees 40-50 mins. or until corn cake has firm texture.  Allow to
stand at room temperature 15 mins. before
cutting.  Cut into squares or use small ice cream scoop. Note: Serve
with grilled poultry, meats or Mexican food. Joanne Blake