I was never a fan of cornbread until this recipe! After lots of recipe testing, I found the perfect ratio of ingredients for soft, moist, and buttery cornbread with crisp-crunchy edges. I guarantee this is the best cornbread recipe you'll try!
Recipe by Sally on October 15, 2023
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT20M
Total time: PT1H
Rating
4.8 stars ( reviews)
Keywords
cornbread
Ingredients
1 cup (120g) fine cornmeal
1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1/3 cup (67g) packed light or dark brown sugar
2 Tablespoons (30ml) honey
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*
Categories
Side Dish
Cuisine
American
Steps
Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch square baking pan. Set aside.
Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, and honey together until completely smooth and thick. Then, whisk in the egg until combined. Finally, whisk in the buttermilk. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until combined. Avoid over-mixing.
Pour batter into prepared baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown on top and the center is cooked through. Use a toothpick to test. Edges should be crispy at this point. Allow to slightly cool before slicing and serving. Serve cornbread with butter, honey, jam, or whatever you like.
Wrap leftovers up tightly and store at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Reviews
laurie on 2025-11-01 (4 stars): This is a solid recipe. I doubled it and cut the sugar in half, which I would NOT recommend. I ended up brushing the tops with a melted butter/honey mix to up the sweetness. My bad for always trying to make things healthier! Next time maybe I'll try skipping the sugar and added cheese and jalepenos.
Lorena Stolze on 2025-11-01 (5 stars): I've tried many a sweet cornbread recipes and this is by far my favorite! Came out perfectly!
Abby on 2025-11-09 (1 stars): I love this recipe but FYI the amazon add has taken over and it will not let me see the recipe on my phone. Highly frustrating for busy moms just trying to make dinner. I know you need to make money too from ads but this is just absolutely ridiculous. I even pulled up on my computer to try and see and every 20 seconds the add pops back up.
Angela Wilson on 2025-11-10 (5 stars): I made this yesterday and my husband and son finished the entire pan. Said it was the best cornbread they’d ever had! Will be making this on repeat all winter!
Espen on 2025-11-12 (5 stars): This cornbread is super moist but still has that classic crumbly texture. Perfect sweetness and corn flavor too! I made it in an 8x8 pan and it needed a few extra minutes for a toothpick to come out clean. This is my new favorite cornbread recipe!
Shannon on 2025-11-13 (5 stars): I made this cornbread last year and LOVED it! However, I'd like to share with my <1 year old this year. Can I sub something like agave or maple syrup for the honey, or will that change the taste/texture too much? Thanks!
