Mealie Bread (South African Corn Bread)

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1. 1Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour a 10-inch cake pan and set aside.
2. 2Step 2: Remove husks from corn and, using a sharp knife, cut the kernels from the cob from top to bottom and gather them with their juices in a large bowl. Use the back of a knife to scrape the residual corn from the cobs. Repeat with the remaining corn.
3. 3Step 3: Using a food processor or blender, pulse the corn without water until it is coarsely ground. You do not want to puree the corn.
4. 4Step 4: Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, smoked paprika, and salt in a medium bowl.
5. 5Step 5: Whisk in sour cream, milk, and lightly beaten eggs until well combined.
6. 6Step 6: Then, add corn mixture, melted butter and basil. Pour batter into prepared cake pan. If there is any leftover corn place it on top of the cake batter.
7. 7Step 7: Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until light golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.