Golden Corn Cake Recipe

This award-winning Golden Corn Cake recipe is a family favorite! Two first-place ribbons at the county fair prove its deliciousness. With its subtly sweet corn flavor and tender crumb, it's the perfect side dish for chili, BBQ, or any hearty meal. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing recipe.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 167.4 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Golden Corn Cake

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How to Make Golden Corn Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup cornmeal, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup vegetable oil.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup buttermilk, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

30g

Fat

7g

Carbs

9g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Golden Corn Cake?

Golden Corn Cake takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Golden Corn Cake?

Golden Corn Cake has approximately 167.4 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 7 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Golden Corn Cake?

The key ingredients for Golden Corn Cake are Cornmeal, Flour, Sugar, Baking Powder, Salt, Milk. See the full list with measurements above.

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