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Smoky Venezuelan Cachapas with Plantain Syrup

Name: Smoky Venezuelan Cachapas with Plantain Syrup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh corn kernels, scraped from the cob; 1 cup cornmeal; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup milk; 2 large eggs; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp baking powder; 1/4 cup melted butter; Vegetable oil for cooking; 2 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 cup water; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp cinnamon; A pinch of salt

These delicious cachapas are Venezuelan sweet corn pancakes drizzled with a rich plantain syrup for the ultimate sweet and savory delight.

4.7(828 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 6, 2026

Smoky Venezuelan Cachapas with Plantain Syrup — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Cachapas

For the Plantain Syrup

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 497 kcal
Protein: 10.25 g
Carbs: 101 g
Fat: 14.5 g
Fiber: 5.75 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1989 kcal
Protein: 41 g
Carbs: 404 g
Fat: 58 g
Fiber: 23 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
3 cups fresh corn kernels, scraped from the cob	438	12	102	6	8
1 cup cornmeal	440	8	94	2	9
1/4 cup sugar	194	0	50	0	0
1/2 cup milk	61	3	5	3	0
2 large eggs	156	12	1	11	0
1/2 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
1/4 tsp baking powder	0	0	0	0	0
1/4 cup melted butter	400	0	0	45	0
Vegetable oil for cooking	80	0	0	9	0
2 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced	360	2	96	1	5
1 cup brown sugar	720	0	192	0	0
1 cup water	0	0	0	0	0
1/2 tsp vanilla extract	6	0	0	0	0
1/4 tsp cinnamon	0	0	0	0	1
A pinch of salt	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Cachapas Mixture

1
Blend the base
Blend the corn kernels with milk until smooth.
2
Combine dry ingredients
Transfer the blend to a mixing bowl and add cornmeal, sugar, eggs, salt, and baking powder.
3
Add melted butter
Stir in melted butter until the mixture is well combined.
Tip: Ensure the cachapa mixture is not too runny; adjust with cornmeal if needed.

Making the Plantain Syrup

1
Combine ingredients
In a saucepan, combine plantain slices, brown sugar, and water.
2
Simmer gently
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Tip: The longer the syrup simmers, the richer the flavor becomes.
3
Finish syrup
Cook until the plantains are soft, then add vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Continue to cook until thickened.

How to Make Smoky Venezuelan Cachapas with Plantain Syrup

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Cooking the Cachapas
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of vegetable oil, and pour about 1/4 cup of mixture for each pancake. Cook until golden on both sides.
2
Syrup Reduction
Reduce the syrup over low heat until thick and glossy.
3
Combining Flavors
Drizzle syrup over cooked cachapas before serving.