Description
This Sweet Cornbread is the perfect balance of soft, buttery texture and subtle sweetness. It’s a comforting side dish that stands strong on its own or paired with hearty mains like chili, BBQ, or greens. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it comes together in under an hour and delivers bakery-style results every time. Moist, golden, and just sweet enough—this is a must-have recipe for every cook’s collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal (fine grind)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- Additional butter for brushing top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9-inch baking dish or cast iron skillet.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and honey if using.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients and stir until just mixed. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Brush the top with additional melted butter.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use fine cornmeal for a soft texture.
Don’t skip buttermilk—it makes the cornbread tender.
For extra flavor, brown the butter before adding to the batter.
Serve warm with honey, butter, or chili.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 245