• 5 Tbsp butter, softened
• ¼ cup masa
• ⅓ cup sugar
• 2 cups corn kernels
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup cornmeal
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp + 1 tsp milk

In a small bowl, mix the butter, masa and sugar (using electric mixer) until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.

Blend half the corn kernels with the water in a blender until smooth. Combine this mixture with the butter mixture, stirring well. Add the remaining corn kernels, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and milk and mix well.

Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Pour the corn mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish. Tightly cover with plastic wrap and set atop the saucepan of boiling water. Keep pan tightly wrapped and steam for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. (Check water level in saucepan often and add more water if necessary.)