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Corn cakes from Brazil

These corn cakes don't come in one unique flavor. They have can have many variations. Substituting the grated cheese with grated coconut will produce a different flavor altogether; adding some canned corn to the dough will produce some flavor more rsimilar to the Argentinian addictive choclos.

Traditional Brazilian corn cakes recipe

Corn is a staple in Brazil. You'll see corn as an ingredient in many Brazilian recipes, puddings and cookies to mention a couple. Enjoy these corn cakes at all times.

Ingredients

USA Imperial   1½ cups    yellow cornmeal   1 Tbs    butter, melted   1½ Tbs    all-purpose flour   3 cups    sugar   1 Tbs    baking soda   4 Tbs    grated cheese   4 cups    low-fat milk   4   small eggs

Metric   200 g    yellow cornmeal   25 g   butter, melted   50 g     all-purpose flour   600 g   sugar   1 Tbs    baking soda   100 g    grated cheese   1 l     low-fat milk   4   small eggs

 

Procedure

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 1 3-inch baking pan by rubbing butter or spraying with cooking vegetable oil spray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter, sugar, and eggs together. Add the milk, and mix until well combined. Mix the cornmeal, flour, baking soda, and grated cheese together in a separate bowl.
3. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the milk mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon just until all of the dry particles are moistened.
4. Pour the batter into the baking pan and place it on the middle rack. Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes or until the top turns golden brown.
5. Remove the pan from the oven. Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting into squares.

Servings: 15 Yield: 15 squares Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes Nutrition facts Serving size: 1 serving Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.

Amount Per Serving       Calories   261.38   Calories From Fat (13%)   34.82       % Daily Value Total Fat 3.86g   6%   Saturated Fat 1.90g   10%   Cholesterol 50.15mg   17%   Sodium 316.98mg   13%   Potassium 149.36mg   4%   Carbohydrates 53.14g   18%   Dietary Fiber 0.91g   4%   Sugar 43.43g       Sugar Alcohols 0.00g       Net Carbohydrates 52.23g       Protein 4.98g   10%

Cooking tips

Place the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl and cover it. Heat on high power for about 20 seconds until melted.

Recipe type

Central and South American Cuisine, Baking, Cakes.

 

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