Sweet Cornbread Recipe

Soft, moist, and super fluffy, this Sweet Cornbread Recipe is my favorite side dish to serve throughout the fall and winter months. Super easy to make with simple ingredients like cornmeal, sugar, buttermilk, honey, and butter, it pairs perfectly with a hot bowl of chili or soup.

If you’re looking for a sweet cornbread recipe to enjoy with your next pot of homemade chili, this may just be the one! Sweeter than my easy cornbread recipe – but not too sweet that it’s mistaken for cake – it has just the right amount of sweetness.

Moist and soft with crispy golden edges my favorite way to enjoy this delicious cornbread is with a thick smear of salted butter and a drizzle of sweet honey, but it’s also the perfect cornbread recipe to enjoy with savory meats, chili, and stew.

1. Preheat your oven to 375 °F and grease a 9×9-inch pan.

2. Combine the dry ingredients (the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt) in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients (the eggs, milk, honey, and melted butter).

3. Then, add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and fold together until just combined. Avoid overmixing as it will result in denser cornbread.

4. Rest the batter for 10 minutes, then pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

5. Allow the cornbread to rest and cool for 20 minutes or so before slicing and serving with butter and honey if desired.

Cornbread is wonderful with so many delicious savory dishes – and even a handful of sweet dishes. Here are some ideas:

If you try making this Sweet Cornbread Recipe, please leave me a comment and let me know! I always love to hear your thoughts.

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.)

About Jessica

Chef Jessica Randhawa leads The Forked Spoon. A world traveler, Jessica developed her passion for culinary arts while adventuring. With her recipes making their way onto renowned platforms such as Women's Health, Daily Mail, Al Jazeera, and Fox News, she's marked her presence in the culinary world. Jessica's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science from the University of California.