Description
Torta de Milho is a delightful Brazilian sweet corn cake that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, sweet corn, milk, sugar, melted butter, eggs, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add 1/2 cup of shredded coconut to the batter before baking.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg