Description
Soft, golden cornbread baked until tender and served warm with fluffy whipped maple cinnamon butter. This comforting classic has a delicate crumb, gentle sweetness, and a rich buttery flavor that melts perfectly into every slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a square baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together cornmeal, flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl whisk whole milk, eggs, melted butter, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until the batter is just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until the top is golden and the center is set.
- In a small bowl whip softened butter with maple syrup and ground cinnamon until light and fluffy.
- Slice the warm cornbread and serve with a generous spoonful of whipped maple cinnamon butter.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter or the bread may become dense.
- Let the bread rest for about five minutes before slicing so the crumb sets properly.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
- Leftover slices can be toasted and topped with extra maple butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: cornbread, maple cinnamon butter, homemade cornbread, soft cornbread, baked cornbread