Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 whole egg or 2 egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, and as needed for the skillet
  • 1 cup unbleached white flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 5 heaping tablespoons fresh or frozen corn
  • 3 heaping tablespoons fresh or frozen black currants
  • Syrup and butter

Method

  • Place a skillet over medium-low heat and spread oil on it if necessary to prevent sticking.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, the 1 tablespoon of oil, the egg, and the vanilla extract.
  • Stir in the flour until any dry lumps disappear.
  • Fold in the corn and berries.
  • There is no need to allow frozen ingredients to thaw beforehand if you make relatively thin cakes.
  • Pour batter to make conventional-sized cakes or one large, pan-sized cake that will equal an individual serving.
  • Flip when the bottoms are golden brown, then cook the top side.
  • Serve with syrup and butter or toppings of your choice.