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A golden-brown loaf of Pan de Elote, sliced into twelve even pieces, set on parchment over a clean light background with visible corn texture.

Pan de Elote (Mexican Sweet Corn Cake)

A rich and custardy Mexican sweet corn cake made with charred fresh corn, condensed milk, yogurt, and cornmeal—perfect for dessert or a sweet snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 12 slices
Calories 270 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rubber Spatula
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh corn kernels charred and cooled
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup evaporated milk
  • 3 tbsp Greek yogurt room temperature
  • 4 large eggs
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter browned and cooled
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp fine yellow cornmeal
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt
  • ground cinnamon optional pinch

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup of corn kernels for texture. In a blender, combine remaining corn, condensed milk, evaporated milk, Greek yogurt, eggs, browned butter, and vanilla. Blend until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and optional cinnamon.
  • Pour the blended mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the reserved corn kernels.
  • Pour batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 38–44 minutes, or until golden and a tester comes out with moist crumbs.
  • Let cool for 20 minutes in the pan. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Substitute 4 cups of thawed frozen corn if fresh is unavailable. The cake keeps well in the fridge for 3 days and can be frozen for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1.3mg
Keyword Cake, Corn, Mexican Dessert, Pan de Elote, Sweet
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