Como amante de la repostería, comparto mi Pastel de Pan de Elote, un Mexican Dessert hecho con elote amarillo y blanco, endulzado con leche condensada y realzado con queso crema, cuya sencillez y combinación de sabores despertarán tu curiosidad.
Me encanta el Pastel Pan de Elote porque toma lo familiar y lo vuelve inesperado, casi mágico. Uso leche condensada y queso crema para lograr una dulzura y cremosidad que te sorprende, y la textura queda entre un Cornbread Cake y algo que verias como Mexican Dessert.
No es el típico pan casero, tiene puntos de jugosidad que hacen que quieras un segundo bocado, y si no te sale perfecto a la primera no importa pues las imperfecciones lo hacen más real. Te aviso que no es para presumir, es para disfrutar.
Ingredients
- Elote: Alto en fibra y carbohidratos, aporta textura dulce y jugosa, sano en moderacion.
- Leche condensada: Muy azucarada, da dulzura y cuerpo, aporta calorías y algo de proteina.
- Queso crema: Rico en grasa y proteína, cremoso y salado, equilibra sabores.
- Huevos: Buena fuente de proteína y grasas, ayudan a ligar y dar estructura.
- Mantequilla: Aporta grasa y sabor, enriquece la miga, tambien sube calorías.
- Harina: Principal fuente de carbohidratos y gluten, da cuerpo y ligera textura.
- Maicena: Aporta almidón, espesa y da ternura sin añadir sabor fuerte.
- Vainilla: Extracto aromático, suma sabor y sensación dulce sin azúcar extra.
Ingredient Quantities
- 4 tazas de granos de elote (mezcla de elote amarillo y blanco), aprox 6 a 8 elotes
- 1 lata (395 g) leche condensada
- 200 g queso crema a temperatura ambiente
- 4 huevos grandes
- 1/2 taza mantequilla sin sal, derretida (115 g)
- 1 taza harina de trigo todo uso (125 g)
- 2 cucharadas maicena (almidón de maíz)
- 1 cucharada polvo para hornear
- 1/2 cucharadita sal
- 1 cucharadita extracto de vainilla
- 1/4 taza azúcar (opcional, si quieres más dulce)
How to Make this
1. Preheat oven to 180 C (350 F). Grease and flour a 9 inch (22 cm) round or springform pan, or line the bottom with parchment so it comes out easier.
2. Remove kernels from about 6 to 8 ears of corn until you have roughly 4 cups. Fresh raw kernels work great, just cut close to the cob.
3. In a blender or food processor add the corn kernels, 1 can (395 g) sweetened condensed milk, 200 g cream cheese at room temp, 4 eggs, 1/2 cup (115 g) melted butter, 1 tsp vanilla and the optional 1/4 cup sugar if you want it sweeter. Pulse/blend until mostly smooth but leave a few little corn bits for texture. Dont overblend into a completely liquid puree.
4. In a separate bowl whisk together 1 cup (125 g) all purpose flour, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp salt so it’s evenly mixed.
5. Pour the dry mix into the blender or into the bowl with the corn mixture and fold/pulse a few times until just combined. A few streaks of flour are ok, you want a thick wet batter not rock hard. Overmixing makes it dense.
6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and tap it gently on the counter to release big air bubbles. Smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 to 60 minutes. Check at 45 minutes; the cake should be golden on top and a toothpick inserted in the center should come out with moist crumbs but not raw batter. If the top browns too fast tent with foil and keep baking.
8. Let it cool in the pan on a rack for 15 to 30 minutes, then run a knife around the edges and unmold onto a plate. If you used a springform, release the ring once slightly cooled.
9. Serve warm or chilled. For a firmer texture refrigerate a few hours or overnight. Leftovers keep well covered in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
Equipment Needed
1. Oven (preheat to 180 C / 350 F)
2. 9 inch (22 cm) round cake pan or springform pan, plus parchment paper or butter and flour to grease
3. Blender or food processor
4. Sharp knife and cutting board to cut the kernels off the cobs
5. Large mixing bowl
6. Whisk and rubber spatula (or wooden spoon)
7. Measuring cups and spoons, and a kitchen scale if you prefer weighing ingredients
8. Toothpick or skewer to check doneness
9. Cooling rack and oven mitts for safe handling
FAQ
Pastel Pan De Elote Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- Leche condensada: puedes cambiarla por dulce de leche (misma cantidad, quedará con sabor más a caramelo) o usar 1 lata de leche evaporada + 1 taza de azúcar, cocer hasta espesar para crear una versión casera similar.
- Queso crema: sustituye por mascarpone para textura y grasa parecidas, o por ricota bien batida y colada si quieres algo menos denso, aunque puede cambiar un poco la miga.
- Mantequilla derretida: usa aceite vegetal neutro en la misma cantidad (funciona muy bien para humedad) o ghee si quieres el sabor a mantequilla pero sin los sólidos lácteos.
- Harina todo uso: prueba una mezcla sin gluten 1:1 que ya incluya goma xantana, o usa harina integral en la misma cantidad sabiendo que el pastel saldrá más denso y necesitará quizá un poco más de líquido.
Pro Tips
– Dont overblend the corn. Pulse until mostly smooth but keep little bits of kernel, those bits give the cake texture and stop it from getting gluey.
– Make sure cream cheese, eggs and butter are really at room temp, otherwise the batter will be lumpy and wont emulsify well. If your cream cheese is cold, heat it gently for a few seconds in the microwave, then stir, dont melt it.
– If your corn is very juicy, pat it dry or drain a bit before blending, especially with frozen thawed corn. Too much liquid makes the cake dense and that watery texture you dont want.
– Fold the dry ingredients in gently and let the batter rest 10 minutes before baking so the flour and cornstarch hydrate, that helps a lighter crumb. Overmixing = tough cake, so stop as soon as it’s combined.
– Watch the top while baking, and tent with foil if it browns too fast. Cool at least 15 to 30 minutes before unmolding, and for firmer, cleaner slices refrigerate a few hours or overnight.

Pastel Pan De Elote Recipe
Como amante de la repostería, comparto mi Pastel de Pan de Elote, un Mexican Dessert hecho con elote amarillo y blanco, endulzado con leche condensada y realzado con queso crema, cuya sencillez y combinación de sabores despertarán tu curiosidad.
12
servings
362
kcal
Equipment: 1. Oven (preheat to 180 C / 350 F)
2. 9 inch (22 cm) round cake pan or springform pan, plus parchment paper or butter and flour to grease
3. Blender or food processor
4. Sharp knife and cutting board to cut the kernels off the cobs
5. Large mixing bowl
6. Whisk and rubber spatula (or wooden spoon)
7. Measuring cups and spoons, and a kitchen scale if you prefer weighing ingredients
8. Toothpick or skewer to check doneness
9. Cooling rack and oven mitts for safe handling
Ingredients
-
4 tazas de granos de elote (mezcla de elote amarillo y blanco), aprox 6 a 8 elotes
-
1 lata (395 g) leche condensada
-
200 g queso crema a temperatura ambiente
-
4 huevos grandes
-
1/2 taza mantequilla sin sal, derretida (115 g)
-
1 taza harina de trigo todo uso (125 g)
-
2 cucharadas maicena (almidón de maíz)
-
1 cucharada polvo para hornear
-
1/2 cucharadita sal
-
1 cucharadita extracto de vainilla
-
1/4 taza azúcar (opcional, si quieres más dulce)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 180 C (350 F). Grease and flour a 9 inch (22 cm) round or springform pan, or line the bottom with parchment so it comes out easier.
- Remove kernels from about 6 to 8 ears of corn until you have roughly 4 cups. Fresh raw kernels work great, just cut close to the cob.
- In a blender or food processor add the corn kernels, 1 can (395 g) sweetened condensed milk, 200 g cream cheese at room temp, 4 eggs, 1/2 cup (115 g) melted butter, 1 tsp vanilla and the optional 1/4 cup sugar if you want it sweeter. Pulse/blend until mostly smooth but leave a few little corn bits for texture. Dont overblend into a completely liquid puree.
- In a separate bowl whisk together 1 cup (125 g) all purpose flour, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp salt so it's evenly mixed.
- Pour the dry mix into the blender or into the bowl with the corn mixture and fold/pulse a few times until just combined. A few streaks of flour are ok, you want a thick wet batter not rock hard. Overmixing makes it dense.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and tap it gently on the counter to release big air bubbles. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 to 60 minutes. Check at 45 minutes; the cake should be golden on top and a toothpick inserted in the center should come out with moist crumbs but not raw batter. If the top browns too fast tent with foil and keep baking.
- Let it cool in the pan on a rack for 15 to 30 minutes, then run a knife around the edges and unmold onto a plate. If you used a springform, release the ring once slightly cooled.
- Serve warm or chilled. For a firmer texture refrigerate a few hours or overnight. Leftovers keep well covered in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
Notes
- Below you’ll find my best estimate of this recipe’s nutrition facts. Treat the numbers as a guide rather than a rule—great food should nourish both body and spirit. Figures are approximate, and the website owner assumes no liability for any inaccuracies in this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 147g
- Total number of serves: 12
- Calories: 362kcal
- Fat: 17.8g
- Saturated Fat: 9.9g
- Trans Fat: 0.06g
- Polyunsaturated: 1.25g
- Monounsaturated: 3.3g
- Cholesterol: 114.6mg
- Sodium: 183mg
- Potassium: 222mg
- Carbohydrates: 41.7g
- Fiber: 1.8g
- Sugar: 23.1g
- Protein: 8.6g
- Vitamin A: 750IU
- Vitamin C: 3.8mg
- Calcium: 126mg
- Iron: 2.1mg