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The Ultimate Sweet Honey Cornbread Recipe (Moist & Easy)

Sweet & Moist Cast Iron Bake

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 0.33 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Room temperature
  • 0.25 cup Honey
  • 0.33 cup Vegetable oil
  • 2 Large eggs Room temperature
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter For greasing skillet

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place a 9-inch cast iron skillet inside while the oven heats.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, eggs, honey, and vegetable oil.
  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
  • Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Add the butter and swirl to coat the bottom and sides.
  • Pour the batter into the hot skillet. Return to the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.