Corn Cake (torta De Jojoto)

Corn Cake (Torta de Jojoto) is a traditional Venezuelan dessert that is sweet, moist, and bursting with the flavors of fresh corn. It's the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or as a sweet ending to a delicious meal.

Corn Cake (torta De Jojoto)

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh corn kernels
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a blender, blend the fresh corn kernels until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the blended corn, sugar, melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and salt.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the flour and baking powder until well combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Slice and serve the corn cake at room temperature.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Fat
10g
Protein
5g

Supplies

9-inch round cake pan Wire rack

Tools

Blender Mixing bowl Whisk

Serving suggestions

Serve the corn cake with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can add a handful of raisins or chopped nuts to the batter before baking.

Cost

$5