Best Easy Panqué de Elote Recipe

Sweet corn pound cake with a dense, moist texture celebrates Mexico's beloved maize. This vegetarian, family-friendly dessert is a naturally sweet, fresh confection of Mexican baking.

Cook 70 min Difficulty NORMAL 280 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • fresh corn kernels 2 cups
  • unsalted butter 0.5 cup
  • all-purpose flour 1 cup
  • sweetened condensed milk 0.75 cup
  • eggs 3 pieces
  • baking powder 2 tsp
Seasonings/Sauce
  • vanilla extract 1 tsp
  • salt 0.25 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 38 g 54%
Protein 6 g 9%
Fat 11 g 37%
Serving size 90g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan to ensure easy cake release.

  2. 2

    In a blender, combine corn kernels and sweetened condensed milk; blend until very smooth to guarantee an even crumb.

  3. 3

    Cream the unsalted butter in a bowl, then beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.

  4. 4

    Mix the blended corn mixture into the butter-egg mixture, followed by adding flour, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir just until combined—do not over-mix.

  5. 5

    Pour batter into prepared loaf pan; bake for 50–60 minutes, rotating halfway, until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.

  6. 6

    Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then gently unmold and allow to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing for optimal texture.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What ingredient defines the flavor and moist texture of Panqué de Elote?
The fresh corn kernels are the star of Panqué de Elote, providing sweetness, moisture, and signature corn flavor. Using real kernels ensures authentic taste and a dense, naturally moist crumb, which is key to this dessert’s unique character.
Q. What is the most critical step to avoid ending up with a dry or dense Panqué de Elote?
To avoid a dry or overly dense cake, do not over-mix the batter after combining the flour, and monitor baking closely. Bake until just set—using a toothpick to test for doneness—and let it cool before slicing to lock in moisture.
Q. How many calories and what’s the carb-to-protein ratio per serving?
Each serving contains about 280 kcal, with 38g of carbohydrates (54% of calories) and 6g of protein (9%), emphasizing the sweet corn’s natural energy source while making it a light, vegetarian-friendly dessert.
Q. Why is it important to blend the corn mixture until completely smooth?
Blending the corn and condensed milk until smooth ensures a uniform batter without lumps, resulting in the signature even, moist crumb of Panqué de Elote. Leaving it chunky can lead to uneven baking and inconsistent texture.
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