Golden Cornbread with Honey Butter
Slightly sweet, tender cornbread with a perfect golden crust, served warm with homemade honey butter for an irresistible side. This american-inspired desserts ready in about 40 minutes layers all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large eggs
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp, softened unsalted butter
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish. Whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup cornmeal, 2 tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt in a large bowl.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk 3/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 large egg, and 2 tbsp honey until smooth. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined (do not overmix).
- Step 3: Pour batter into prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Step 4: While cornbread bakes, mix 3 tbsp softened unsalted butter with 2 tbsp honey. Once cornbread is done, cut into squares and serve warm with honey butter.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Golden Cornbread with Honey Butter take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (10 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Golden Cornbread with Honey Butter?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Golden Cornbread with Honey Butter?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Golden Cornbread with Honey Butter for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Golden Cornbread with Honey Butter?
American desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
