Banana Leaf Griddled Corn Cakes with Cinnamon Sugar

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

Sweet flat corn cakes cooked on a griddle wrapped in banana leaves, dusted with cinnamon sugar for a comforting treat. This Latin American-inspired snack recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers fresh corn kernels, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups (from about 2 ears) fresh corn kernels
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 4 large sheets, cleaned and softened banana leaves
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a blender or food processor, pulse 2 cups fresh corn kernels until coarsely ground but still chunky.
2. Step 2: Transfer corn to a bowl and stir in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.
3. Step 3: Add 1/2 cup milk and 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter to the corn mixture, stirring until combined into a thick batter.
4. Step 4: Preheat a griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
5. Step 5: Spoon about 1/3 cup batter onto a banana leaf sheet, fold the leaf to enclose the batter like a flat packet.
6. Step 6: Place the packet on the hot griddle and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through, flipping carefully.
7. Step 7: Remove cakes from griddle, unwrap banana leaves, and sprinkle each cake with 1 tsp ground cinnamon mixed with 1 tbsp sugar before serving warm.