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.
Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan to ensure easy cake release.
In a blender, combine corn kernels and sweetened condensed milk; blend until very smooth to guarantee an even crumb.
Cream the unsalted butter in a bowl, then beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
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.
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.
Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then gently unmold and allow to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing for optimal texture.