Best Cornbread Cakes Recipes

FRIED CORNBREAD (AKA HOE CAKES)

Steps:

• 1. Mix together flour, corn meal, and sugar into a mixing bowl. Add egg, oil and buttermilk. Mix with fork until all ingredients are moistened. Batter should be the consistency of pancake batter, so you may need to add a little more milk.
• 2. Heat oil in heavy skillet (I use cast iron). When oil is hot, add a little less than 1/4 cup of batter to the hot oil. Fry on medium heat for about 2-3 minutes. When golden brown, turn and cook other side until golden. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Serve with butter, honey butter or whatever you like.

CORNBREAD CRAB CAKES BY LAWRENCE PAGE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Over a large bowl, crumble the cornbread into fine crumbs until you have about 2 cups (200 g) worth.
• Add the red pepper, green onion, mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, cilantro, garlic, beaten eggs, Old Bay seasoning, olive oil, salt, pepper, and crab meat to the bowl.
• Break up the crab meat into fine pieces until it is all uniform in size.
• Mix all the ingredients together with your hands or a wooden spoon until evenly combined.
• Form the mixture into small patties, about 2.5 inches (6 cm) in diameter and ¾-inch (2 cm) thick and set aside.
• Add enough vegetable oil to a large skillet to come about ¼-inch (6 mm) up the sides. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350˚F (180˚C).
• Fry the crab cakes in batches, about 3-4 at a time. Cook on each side until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
• Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain.
• Serve with your choice of dipping sauce, or they're great just on their own!
• Enjoy!

CORNBREAD CAKES

Steps:

• Mix self-rising cornmeal, egg, and buttermilk together in a bowl to make a smooth batter.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the hot butter and cook pancake until browned and bubbles appear on the surface, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until set and other side is browned, 2 to 3 minutes more. Repeat with remaining batter.

BIRD SEED CORNBREAD CAKES/SUET

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl - mix all ingredients well. I use Jiffy Cornbread mix, which is $.49/bx where I live - I don't use the egg or milk, like the box directions read...for the birds. Just add a little water, until the batter is moist. The crisco is used if you don't have any beef fats you might have saved, and melted it for this.
• 2. I cook this in a 8" iron fry pan, but you can in the oven in a cake pan if you want. I just don't put the oven on for this, if I don't have to. Cook on the stove with lid, very low heat, for about 25 minutes, or until done - like you would a cake.
• 3. Let the pan cool completely. Put it in the garage or frig to get cold fast to handle. If you can lift the cake out whole, great..but using Crisco, it doesn't set hard, like an actual suet cake.
• 4. Press firm in suet molds, if you saved one or two, or any mold to fit in suet cages outside. I also cut the bottom of a soda ltr bottle to use as a mold (see photo).
• 5. Put in freezer or refrig to get more solid, then put outside for the birds. This receipe should make about 3-4 suet-sized cakes.
• 6. Any left-overs, crumble in the tray feeder.

QUESO CORNBREAD LAVA CAKES

Steps:

• Combine the cheese, cream cheese, butter and chipotles in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Scoop the cheese mixture into 4 balls on a baking sheet using a medium ice cream scoop. Freeze until hard, about 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray 4 tall 8-ounce ramekins (ours were 2 inches tall on the outside and 3 1/2 inches wide) with nonstick cooking spray and dust lightly with flour.
• Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Whisk together the milk, oil and egg in a small bowl. Whisk the wet ingredients into the dry until smooth.
• Put 2 tablespoons of the batter into each prepared ramekin to coat the bottom. Put one cheese scoop in the middle of the batter in each ramekin, making sure there is a 1/4-inch border all the way around the cheese mixture (you do not want it to touch the sides). Divide the remaining batter among the ramekins and place on a baking sheet. Bake until puffed and slightly golden around the edges, about 25 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes. Invert onto a plate, top with a pat of butter and serve.

TUNA CORNBREAD CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Stir together cornbread mix and 2/3 cup milk. Pour batter into a lightly greased 8-inch square pan.
• Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack 5 minutes or just until warm.
• Stir together mayonnaise and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl.
• Crumble cornbread to equal 2 cups. Reserve remaining cornbread for another use. Fold cornbread crumbs and tuna chunks into mayonnaise mixture until well blended. Shape tuna mixture into 8 patties.
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter with vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tuna patties, and cook in batches, 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown; drain on paper towels.

HARVARD BEET CORNBREAD CAKES

Steps:

• 1. Mix all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Set aside for 10-15 minutes to let flavors marry.
• 2. Grease 2 cupcakes pans. (about 24 cakes) I like to use Baker's Joy spray.
• 3. Bake at 325 until centers come clean when tested with a toothpick.

ITALIAN CORNBREAD MINI CAKES

Steps:

• 1. preheat oven to 360 degrees. add all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl
• 2. mix all the ingredients until you have a creamy consistency
• 3. spray madeleine pan **or muffin pan** with olive oil spray. add batter to pan
• 4. bake for 12-15 minutes or until corncakes are golden brown

STEAMED CORNBREAD/CAKES

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
• Add half of the water and continue mixing.
• Gradually add the remaining half until the ingredients forms a slightly sticky dough(NOTE: since corn flour doesn't have gluten, the dough is not as well formed compared to using 100% wheat, so you can expect it to not stick together and will see separate pieces).
• Shape the dough into 8 individual balls and flatten them out into round patties approximately 1-2 cms thick.
• Put them in a steamer and steam for 10 minutes on high heat.
• Reduce the heat to medium when you can see the steam coming out, and continue steaming for another 10 minutes.
• Remove immediately from steamer after they're done since they tend to be sticky at the bottom.

CORNBREAD PUDDLE CAKES W/ SAVORY GINGERSNAP GRAVY

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Heat heavy cream, evaporated milk, creamed corn, sugar, cornmeal and salt till thoroughly combined in a medium sized heavy saucepan, stirring frequently, then simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, then whisk in egg yolks.
• 2. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Whisk gently into cornmeal mixture.
• 3. Spread mixture evenly in 6 to 8 generously buttered 7 oz ramekins. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Be careful not to over bake. You want the middle to be very moist, but not runny. NOTE: I needed 8 portions for my dinner party but you can easily fill only 6 of the 7 oz ramekins. The puddle cakes rise some and will deflate a little after baking.
• 4. While the puddle cakes are baking, combine your spices for the seasoning mix and set aside. Saute the onions and garlic in 2 T of the butter until softened but not browned, then add the seasoning mix and saute to blend.
• 5. Add 3 cups of chicken stock, boiling to reduce to approximately 2 cups NOTE: Reduce the broth so you will have more of an intensified chicken broth. The time for this will vary - for my range this took about 15 minutes, uncovered. Add the crumbled gingersnaps and heat until softened, then whisk to blend. Whisk in the remaining 1 T of butter. NOTE: When you taste this gravy on its own you are going to think it is really spicy (great on mashed potatoes!) but when you taste it with the delicate flavor of the puddle cakes they complement each other well. Two of my sisters who do not like spicy foods at all even enjoyed them together.
• 6. Let the puddle cakes cool briefly and then serve either in the baking dish or run a knife around the rim and gently remove. Serve with a generous dollop of gingersnap gravy. Because of the creamy texture of the souffles paired with the gravy this dish goes very well with any simply prepared grilled meat. And if you have any leftover souffles serve with a spicy dish of chili topped with all the fixings! Boo Yah!

CANEY FORK CORNBREAD CAKES

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
• Heat a skillet and add a little oil for frying.
• Pour enough batter into the skillet to form 4 to 6 inch round cakes.
• Fry until browned on the bottom and flip.
• Fry until both sides are browned.
• Serve hot with butter or with beans or stew.

QUESO CORNBREAD LAVA CAKES

Steps:

• Combine the cheese, cream cheese, butter and chipotles in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Scoop the cheese mixture into 4 balls on a baking sheet using a medium ice cream scoop. Freeze until hard, about 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray 4 tall 8-ounce ramekins (ours were 2 inches tall on the outside and 3 1/2 inches wide) with nonstick cooking spray and dust lightly with flour.
• Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Whisk together the milk, oil and egg in a small bowl. Whisk the wet ingredients into the dry until smooth.
• Put 2 tablespoons of the batter into each prepared ramekin to coat the bottom. Put one cheese scoop in the middle of the batter in each ramekin, making sure there is a 1/4-inch border all the way around the cheese mixture (you do not want it to touch the sides). Divide the remaining batter among the ramekins and place on a baking sheet. Bake until puffed and slightly golden around the edges, about 25 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes. Invert onto a plate, top with a pat of butter and serve.

TUNA CORNBREAD CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Stir together cornbread mix and 2/3 cup milk. Pour batter into a lightly greased 8-inch square pan.
• Bake at 425° for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack 5 minutes or just until warm.
• Stir together mayonnaise and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl.
• Crumble cornbread to equal 2 cups. Reserve remaining cornbread for another use. Fold cornbread crumbs and tuna chunks into mayonnaise mixture until well blended. Shape tuna mixture into 8 (3- to 3 1/2-inch) patties.
• Melt 3 Tbsp. butter with vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tuna patties, and cook, in batches, 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown; drain on paper towels. Serve cakes with Lemon Aïoli.
• Note: For testing purposes only, we used Martha White Buttermilk Cornbread Mix and StarKist Tuna Creations Herb & Garlic Chunk Light Tuna.

SWEET CORNBREAD SHRIMP CAKES WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Bake cornbread mix according to package directions, using milk and 1 egg; cool and crumble.
• Stir together salsa ingredients; allow to sit for 30 minutes. Serve or refrigerate until serving time.
• Heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat in 12-inch cast iron skillet. Cook celery and 1/2 cup chopped red onion until tender, about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Transfer celery and onion to large bowl. Stir in shrimp, seafood seasoning, 2 eggs, mayonnaise, 1/3 cup cilantro, salt and pepper.
• Stir in crumbled cornbread until well blended. Using about 1/3 cup, form mixture into 12 shrimp cakes about 2 1/2-inches diameter. Place on a parchment or wax paper-lined baking sheet.
• Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons butter in skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp cakes until lightly browned and shrimp turn pink, about 4 minutes on each side.
• Cook remaining shrimp cakes, adding additional butter as needed.
• Place cakes on a serving platter. Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley. Serve with mango salsa.

CORNBREAD CAKES

Steps:

• Mix cornmeal and salt together.
• Add egg then buttermilk. Beat until smooth.
• Drop by Tablespoon of batter onto greased griddle or skillet. Brown on both sides.
• Serve immediately.

SWEET CORNBREAD SHRIMP CAKES WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• BAKE cornbread mix according to package directions, using milk and 1 egg. Cool and crumble.2.STIR together salsa ingredients. Allow to sit for 30 minutes. Serve or refrigerate until serving time. 3.HEAT 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat in 12-inch cast iron skillet. Cook celery and 1/2 cup chopped red onion until tender, about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer celery and onion to large bowl. Stir in shrimp, seafood seasoning, 2 eggs, mayonnaise, 1/3 cup cilantro, salt and pepper. Stir in crumbled cornbread until well blended. Using about 1/3 cup, form mixture into 12 shrimp cakes about 2 1/2-inches diameter. Place on a parchment or wax paper-lined baking sheet. 4.HEAT 1 to 2 tablespoons butter in skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp cakes until lightly browned and shrimp turn pink, about 4 minutes on each side. Cook remaining shrimp cakes, adding additional butter as needed. Place cakes on a serving platter. Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley. Serve with mango salsa.

CORNBREAD FRITTER CAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and paprika. In another bowl, beat egg yolk; stir in corn and peppers. Add to flour mixture and stir to combine. Beat egg white until soft peaks form; fold into flour mixture.
• In a large frying pan, add enough oil to just cover the bottom of the pan; heat to medium high.
• Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of batter into oil and press to flatten. Fry for 3 minutes; flip and continue to fry for one minute longer or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.