How to Make Tomalito - Sweet Corn Pudding or Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a unique and delicious side dish to serve at your next family gathering or dinner party, look no further than Tomalito. This sweet corn pudding or cake is a traditional Mexican dish that is sure to impress your guests with its rich corn flavor and smooth, creamy texture.>

Tomalito is made with fresh corn, masa harina (a type of corn flour), sugar, butter, and a few other simple ingredients. It's a versatile dish that can be served as a side dish alongside savory main...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ⅓ cup masa harina
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 cups frozen corn, thawed, divided
  • ¼ cup cornmeal
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 8x8-inch square pan

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Beat butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat masa harina and water into creamed butter until smooth.
  • Place 1 cup corn in a blender; blend until smooth. Stir blended corn, remaining 1 cup corn, and cornmeal into masa harina mixture.
  • Mix sugar, cream, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Pour sugar mixture into corn mixture; stir to combine. Spoon corn batter into an ungreased 8-inch square baking dish. Smooth the top of the batter with a spatula. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Fill a 9x13-inch casserole dish 1/3 full of hot water. Place the covered 8-inch square dish into the water.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Remove 8x8-inch dish from water bath and let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    216 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 188mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 113mg