1. Masa Harina can be found on the Mexican/International foods aisle.
2. Feel free to purchase store bought salsa rather than make your own, though I prefer homemade for this recipe!
3. After adding the flours to this mixture, the dough becomes incredibly heavy and thick. If your food processor is not of a high grade, I suggest transferring the dough to a stand mixer to avoid burning out the motor. I have a KitchenAid food processor – it has never had problems handling this thick dough.
4. For fancier presentation of the Tamale Cakes, pour the Southwestern sauce into a piping bag. When ready to assemble the cakes, cut off the tip and drizzle over the cakes.