Amazing Corn Cake

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min.
Yield 12-15 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Every bite of this corn cake is moist and tasty, thanks to the secret ingredient: a can of cream-style corn. Sweet caramel icing is the crowning touch. —Sallie Volz, Ypsilanti, Michigan

Ingredients

  • 1 can (17 ounces) cream-style corn
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • CARAMEL FROSTING:
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 to 3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. In a large bowl,combine corn and sugars. Add eggs and oil; beat until well blended. Combine dry ingredients; add to batter and mix well. Stir in raisins and nuts.
  2. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the middle comes out clean. Cool.
  3. For frosting, bring butter and brown sugar to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat. Stir in milk. Stir in confectioners' sugar until frosting is desired consistency. Frost cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 460 calories, 21g fat (4g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 465mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

Every bite of this corn cake is moist and tasty, thanks to the secret ingredient: a can of cream-style corn. Sweet caramel icing is the crowning touch. —Sallie Volz, Ypsilanti, Michigan
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