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Moist Cornbread Recipe

This Moist Cornbread Recipe is rich, buttery, and fluffy thanks to buttermilk and a blend of butter and oil. Sweetened gently with sugar, it bakes up golden and tender—perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 9
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 9x13-inch pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix buttermilk, butter, oil, eggs, and honey.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Stir until just mixed.
  5. Pour into pan and bake for 20–25 minutes.
  6. Cool slightly. Serve warm with butter or honey.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/moist-cornbread-recipe/

Notes

  • For extra depth, add 1 tablespoon of honey to the wet ingredients.
  • Avoid overmixing—this keeps the cornbread soft and fluffy.
  • You can use an 8x8 pan for thicker slices; adjust bake time accordingly.