Tamale cakes, cornbread cakes, are delicious and flavorful. They're full of jalapenos, red peppers, and tomatoes and topped with cheese, corn, and green onions.
Using a mixer, mix butter, sugar, and salt. Add corn and mix until combined. Add flour and cornmeal to butter mixture and beat until blended. Fold in jalapenos, red peppers, and tomatoes.
Flour hands, using a small ice cream scoop (about 1/4 cup) form dough into a 2-inch patties. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. (They'll stay together if they're chilled.)
Add 1 Tablespoon oil to a cast-iron skillet.
When the oil is hot, place the patty in the skillet. Work in batches if necessary. don't crowd the pan. Cook until golden and crisp, about 4 minutes per side.
Transfer patties to a paper towel lined plate until all are cooked. Serve hot.