Sweet and Simple Cornbread is a classic cornbread that is sweet, simple and scrumptiously delicious!
Sweet and Simple Cornbread
How do you like your cornbread? Please say sweet! Please say sweet! I was raised on cornbread with just the right amount of sweetness. It’s definitely what I prefer. The title of this cornbread recipe says it all! Sweet & Simple!
Crispy edges and a soft inside — this sweet cornbread is definitely a family favorite! We love eating skillet cornbread with barbecue, beans, spicy chili, hearty stews, or just by itself with a pat of butter and a drizzle of honey.
Sweet Cornbread Ingredients and Supplies
(see recipe card at the bottom of this post for measurements and details)
Ingredients:
- All-purpose flour
- Yellow cornmeal
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Granulated sugar/white sugar
- Vegetable oil (melted butter can be substituted in a pinch)
- Milk
- Large eggs
Supplies:
- 9-inch cast iron skillet (or 9-inch baking dish)
How to Make Sweet Cornbread
- First, preheat oven to 400°F.
- Then, in a large bowl, stir together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and sugar.
- Stir in the vegetable oil, milk and eggs until just combined.
- Pour a thin layer of oil in the bottom of a 9-inch cast iron skillet. Heat over medium-high heat until the oil just starts to bubble. Pour the cornbread batter into the hot oil.
- Place in the oven and bake until the center is firm and lightly browned on top, about 20 minutes.
How to Store Sweet Cornbread
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
More of the Best Bread, Biscuit and Roll Recipes
The bread makes the meal! And my collection of The Best Bread, Biscuit and Roll Recipes is filled with easy, delicious biscuits, breads, cornbreads, and yeast rolls to make any dinner more hearty and satisfying!
More Delicious Cornbread to Feed a Crowd
- Honey Corn Muffins: Moist, sweet, and full of creamy corn. They go great with a bowl of hearty chili, a plate of saucy barbecue or as a take-along for your next potluck!
- Whole Wheat Pumpkin Cornbread: Perfect for fall! It has added nutrition from pumpkin and whole wheat flour that makes it hearty and wholesome. It’s slightly sweet, super moist, and oh-so comforting.
- Got leftovers? Crumbled cornbread, fresh veggies, ranch dressing and bacon take this delicious Layered Cornbread Salad to new heights. Better make a double recipe because everyone will be coming back for seconds!
- Cheesy Corn Cornbread: This Cheesy Corn Cornbread is crispy on the outside and super moist on the inside. The spice from the jalapeno is well balanced with the gooey cheddar cheese and crisp corn you get in every bite. It’s so good!
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Sweet and Simple Cornbread
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 8
- Category: Side
Description
A classic cornbread that is sweet, simple and scrumptiously delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for cast iron skillet
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and sugar. Stir in the vegetable oil, milk and eggs until just combined.
- Pour a thin layer of oil in the bottom of a 9-inch cast iron skillet. Heat over medium-high heat until the oil just starts to bubble. Pour the cornbread batter into the hot oil. Place in the oven and bake until the center is firm and lightly browned on top, about 20 minutes.
This recipe was perfect!! Sweet moist and delicious!!
Hi, Christine! So happy to hear you enjoyed it!
I cannot find a 9 inch cast iron skillet. Could I use an 8 inch or 10 inch to make the cornbread
?
Hi Debbie! Absolutely, the thickness of the cornbread will just be slightly different from the 9-inch and you might need to increase or decrease the baking time by a few minutes. Hope this helps. Enjoy!
Can i substitute oil with butter?
Hi, Jen! Absolutely! Just melt the butter and measure out the same amount. Enjoy! ❤️
I have been making so many cornbread recipes and none of them were good. I use your recipes for all my desserts and never thought to look for a cornbread recipe and now I’m glad I did. I just made it and it’s SO good. All the other recipes I made would fall apart right out of the pan and were uncooked in the middle. This is the best!!