Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 

1/4 cup sugar 

1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 

1 tablespoon baking powder 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

1 1/4 cups milk 

2 large eggs, room temperature 

1/3 cup vegetable oil, plus more for pan 

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 

1 15 1/4-ounce can corn kernels, drained 

8 ounces fresh goat cheese, thinly sliced 

1 cup pepper jelly 

Preparation

Whisk together flour, sugar, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, oil, and butter until smooth and combined. Add milk mixture to flour mixture, and stir just until batter is combined; fold in corn kernels.

Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat, and rub with enough oil to coat surface. Drop batter by the tablespoon to make 2-inch cakes. Cook until underside is golden brown, 45 to 60 seconds; turn over, and continue cooking until other side is browned and cake is heated through, about 1 minute. To serve, top each cake with a slice of goat cheese and a dollop of pepper jelly.