Corn Cake with Butter
A tender, lightly sweet corn cake that's perfect for breakfast or a snack. Serve warm with a pat of butter melting into each slice.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 4g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with 1 tablespoon of the butter.
Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the 1 cup cornmeal, 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder.
Step 3
Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Stir the melted butter and 1 cup milk into the dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
Step 4
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
Step 5
Let cool for 5 minutes, then slice and serve warm with extra butter.
Tools you’ll need
- 9-inch round cake pan
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Toothpick
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