Description
Sweet cornbread is a delightful treat that perfectly balances sweetness and texture, making it an ideal dish for any gathering. Enjoy fluffy, golden slices that are sure to satisfy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix milk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing into squares. Serve warm with butter or honey.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating fresh corn or honey into the batter.
- Swap out brown sugar for maple syrup for a different sweet profile.
- To enhance moisture and richness, use buttermilk instead of regular milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg