
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a medium baking dish with vegan butter or oil.
In a saucepan, bring a cup of water and a cut plant based milk to a gentle simmer. Whisk in the cornmeal slowly to avoid lumps. Cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Remove from the heat. Stir in vegtable oil, maple syrup (if using), and salt.
Mix baking powder and club soda carbonated water into the cornmeal batter. Mix until smooth.
Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30–35 minutes, until puffed and golden on top.
Serve hot, scooped straight from the dish.