Corn Cakes

Crispy on the outside and delightfully tender on the inside, these homemade Corn Cakes are a flavorful fusion of fresh, sweet corn and a touch of savory green onion. Perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or even a light meal, this recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour and cornmeal with fresh ingredients for a balanced and hearty treat. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes, these golden cakes are pan-fried to perfection and ready in under 30 minutes. Serve them hot with your favorite toppings—think zesty salsa or cool sour cream—for a crowd-pleasing dish that brings comfort food elegance to your table. Great for brunches or family dinners, these Corn Cakes will quickly become a new household favorite. Perfect keywords: corn cakes recipe, savory corn cakes, easy side dish, fresh corn recipes, pan-fried cakes.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh corn kernels
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.

Step 2

In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and melted butter until well combined.

Step 3

Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 4

Fold in the corn kernels and chopped green onions to the batter.

Step 5

Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 6

Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of batter for each corn cake onto the skillet, spacing them apart.

Step 7

Cook the corn cakes for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.

Step 8

Transfer the cooked corn cakes to a plate and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.

Step 9

Serve the corn cakes hot as a delightful appetizer or side dish, paired with your choice of toppings like sour cream or salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1076.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2041.8

Total Fat 87.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.1g
Cholesterol 494.3mg	0%
Sodium 2835.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 278.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.7g	0%
Total Sugars 50.9g
Protein 53.5g	0%

Vitamin D 210.4IU	0%
Calcium 400.2mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 1897.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.3%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 52.6%