1. Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a baking dish (8×8 inches or a similar size).
2. Blend Ingredients: a. In a blender, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. b. Blend the ingredients until the batter is smooth.
3. Add Corn Kernels:
- Add the corn kernels to the batter and pulse briefly to combine. You can leave some corn kernels whole for texture.
4. Pour and Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
5. Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool:
- Allow the corn cake to cool in the baking dish for a few minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Slice and Serve:
- Once cooled, slice the corn cake into squares or rectangles.
8. Optional: Garnish:
- Optionally, you can dust the top with powdered sugar or serve it with a dollop of whipped cream.
9. Enjoy:
- Enjoy your Blender Corn Cake as a delightful dessert or snack!
This corn cake has a tender crumb and a sweet, corn flavor. The blender makes the preparation quick and mess-free. It’s a versatile recipe that you can easily customize by adding ingredients like cinnamon, nutmeg, or grated cheese for added flavor.