Cornbread Sweet Moist Recipe

Craving a melt-in-your-mouth cornbread that's ridiculously moist and bursting with sweet flavor? This isn't your grandma's dry cornbread! Our family-tested recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and savory cornbread, guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Perfect alongside chili, soups, stews, or simply enjoyed on its own. This easy recipe is simple to follow, resulting in a tender, flavorful cornbread that's unbelievably moist. Say goodbye to dry, crumbly cornbread and hello to pure deliciousness!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 55 mins

Calories 1190.4 kcal

Protein 11g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cornbread Sweet Moist

1 ½ cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
Granulated Sugar
Brown Sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
Whole Milk
Creamed Corn
Shortening
Honey
4 tablespoons melted butter

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How to Make Cornbread Sweet Moist

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, and melted butter.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cornbread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

103g

Fat

141g

Carbs

18g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cornbread Sweet Moist?

Cornbread Sweet Moist takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cornbread Sweet Moist?

Cornbread Sweet Moist has approximately 1190.4 calories per serving, with about 11 g protein, 18 g carbohydrates and 166 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cornbread Sweet Moist?

The key ingredients for Cornbread Sweet Moist are Cornmeal, Flour, Granulated Sugar, Brown Sugar, Baking Powder, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.