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Sweet Cornbread

These mini honey cornbread loaves are an absolute delight, heaven with every bite.

Erren Hart

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last Updated:

02/03/2021
4.45 from 25 votes
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Serves: 12 loaves
Prep: 10 minutes mins
Cook: 15 minutes mins
Sweet Cornbread mini loaves in a basket ready to eat
Sweet Cornbread mini loaves in a basket ready to eat
Sweet Cornbread mini loaves in a basket ready to eat

a pile of sweet cornbread loaves in a basket

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This recipe for Sweet Cornbread in mini loaves, made with honey, is a twist on regular cornbread. Delicious, tender, and baked to perfection.

A close up sweet cornbread loaves in a basket
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If you are a regular reader of Erren’s Kitchen, then you know that I love all things cornbread-related, and crave it a lot which means I create new cornmeal recipes every few months.  I can’t help it, I just love the stuff!

I’ve made, classic corn muffins (That recipe isn’t very sweet at all so this time I went for a much sweeter version using extra sugar and some honey for more depth of flavor), cornbread pancakes, and corn muffins with both blueberries and strawberries.   They really turned out tender and delicious and I know you’ll love them!

Why This Recipe Works

  • Melted butter adds a rich flavor. Some recipes call for vegetable oil only and that has no flavor.
  • No need for any special ingredients. This recipe calls for just fine cornmeal, and everyday baking ingredients..
  • It’s super simple, all you need is a bowl and a wooden spoon! It’s that easy!

How to Make Sweet Cornbread

  1. Combine the dry ingredients.
  2. Mix the wet ingredients.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and combine.
  4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
  5. Serve and Enjoy!

Step by Step Instructions

Mix dry ingredients in a bowl and make a well in the middle.

Mix egg, milk, melted butter, oil, and honey in a large mixing bowl. Pour into the well of dry ingredients; combine.

Divide batter into the pan, filling the sections ¾ of the way.

Use an ice cream scoop to distribute the batter into the pan, it helps ensure the loaves are all a similar height.

A mini loaf pan filled with the batter with a ice cream scoop laying across the pan

For your information – you can get the pan I baked them in here on Amazon. (#paidlink).

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden.

The Mini Honey Cornbread loaves fresh from the oven and still in the pan

Allow to cool.

Mini Honey Cornbread loaves cooling on a wire rack

Serve and enjoy, they are a thing of beauty!

a pile of sweet cornbread loaves in a basket

Erren’s Top Tips

  • This recipe uses fine cornmeal.  Replacing it with coarse cornmeal could result in a much drier cornbread
  • Don’t overmix the batter.  Using a wooden spoon is best for this recipe in place of an electric mixer. Overmixed batter will make a heavy, dense cornbread.
  • A Few Lumps in the batter is fine. When making cornbread, a few lumps in the batter won’t hurt. They’ll moisten during baking giving more texture.
  • Always check your cornmeal is fresh Did you know cornmeal can go bad?  Good cornmeal will have a sweet aroma Cornmeal that’s turned will smell stale and musty. 
  • Serve these gorgeous sweet cornbread loaves warm or cold. I like a little butter with mine!

Other Fantastic Cornbread Recipes

  • Easy Homemade Cornbread
  • Strawberry Honey Cornbread Muffins
  • Cornbread Pancakes
  • Blueberry Cornbread Muffins
  • Easy Homemade Corn Muffins

FAQs

Can I use cream instead of milk in cornbread?

Heavy cream is about fifty percent water, while milk usually runs 80 – 90 pecent water. I might try using 1/3 cup water to 2/3 cup cream for corn bread. A fifty/fifty mix would probably work out OK too

What can I add to cornbread?

You can add literally anything to your sweet cornbread. Nuts, dried fruit, you can replace honey with maple syrup. The combinations are endless.

Why does my cornbread fall in the middle?

Your sweet cornbread might sink in the middle if it simply hasn’t had long enough to cook. All ovens are different so keep an eye on it and live it in a little longer until it’s fully cooked.

How do you make cornbread not dry?

Make sure you don’t bake your cornbread too long. Ovens vary so be sure to check on your cornbread after 10 minutes to see if it needs longer.

How do you store cornbread?

You can store cornbread in the pantry for 1 to 2 days. It should be kept dry and away from sunlight. Keep it in an airtight container. Keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To freeze your cornbread, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or foil and freeze in a freezer-safe container for 2 to 3 months. Defrost and serve!

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a pile of sweet cornbread loaves in a basket

Recipe

Sweet Cornbread

These mini honey cornbread loaves are an absolute delight, heaven with every bite.
4.45 from 25 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
Total Time: 25 minutes mins
Serves 12 loaves

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose
  • 2 cups fine cornmeal
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 eggs (beaten)
  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup honey

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 425 f/ 220c
  • Grease a mini loaf pan.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl and form a well into the middle of the mixture.
  • Mix egg, milk, melted butter, oil, and honey in a large mixing bowl. Pour into the well of dry ingredients; mix well.
  • Divide batter into the pan, filling the sections ¾ of the way (This makes 12 – 15 loaves).
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Tips

  • Use an ice cream scoop to distribute the batter into the pan, it helps ensure the loaves are all a similar height.
  • This recipe uses fine cornmeal.  Replacing it with coarse cornmeal could result in a much drier cornbread
  • Don’t overmix the batter.  Using a wooden spoon is best for this recipe in place of an electric mixer. Overmixed batter will make a heavy, dense cornbread.
  • A Few Lumps in the batter is fine. When making cornbread, a few lumps in the batter won’t hurt. They’ll moisten during baking giving more texture.
  • Always check your cornmeal is fresh Did you know cornmeal can go bad?  Good cornmeal will have a sweet aroma Cornmeal that’s turned will smell stale and musty. 
  • Serve these gorgeous sweet cornbread loaves warm or cold. I like a little butter with mine!
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Nutrition

Calories: 356 | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 390mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 2.2mg
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42 responses

  1. Joyzechurch Avatar
    Joyzechurch
    01/26/2020

    I never knew the word “tender” could or should be used to describe cornbread, but this one is and is absolutely delicious!

    Reply
    1. Erren's Kitchen Avatar
      Erren’s Kitchen
      01/27/2020

      I love to hear this, it is a wonderful recipe, so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  2. Samantha Corfield Avatar
    Samantha Corfield
    10/25/2019

    Awesome! I didn’t have only fine ground cornmeal and, in fact, had to use some arepa cornmeal because it was what I had. Still turned out wonderful – great flavor. The honey adds a nice richness. Thanks!

    Reply
    1. Erren's Kitchen Avatar
      Erren’s Kitchen
      10/28/2019

      I’m glad it still worked out well for you, Samantha!

      Reply
  3. Jill Tino Avatar
    Jill Tino
    08/20/2019

    I made these with my Girl Scout troop and we had extra batter so we made some mini muffins. So delicious!

    Reply
    1. Erren's Kitchen Avatar
      Erren’s Kitchen
      08/21/2019

      That is amazing to her Jill, thank you!

      Reply
  4. Christine Avatar
    Christine
    07/30/2018

    Hi Erren,

    My cornbread while they tasted great, did not have that smooth exterior like the ones in your pictures. would the cornmeal play a role in that? Thank you.

    Reply
    1. Erren Avatar
      Erren
      07/30/2018

      Hi Christine. It’s hard to say, but most likely. Did you use fine cornmeal?

      Reply
      1. Christine Avatar
        Christine
        07/30/2018

        Hi Erren’s,
        It had a coarser grain. I’ll try a fine cornmeal and report back.
        Kind regards.

  5. Christine Avatar
    Christine
    07/30/2018

    Erren,

    What brand of corn meal do you use?

    Thanks

    Reply
  6. Britt Avatar
    Britt
    05/20/2018

    Hi,
    If I make these early in the day, would it hurt to warm them up before serving, and if so, how would you recommend to heat them without drying them up?
    Britt

    Reply
    1. Erren Avatar
      Erren
      05/20/2018

      Hi Britt, Cornbread is best fresh, but as my recipe calls for fine cornmeal, it won’t dry out as much as others. One thing you can do to add moisture is swap the milk for buttermilk. If you do, use only 1 teaspoon of baking powder with 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda. Then warm them in the oven.

      Reply
  7. Linda A. Avatar
    Linda A.
    12/04/2017

    Hi. Can you use 2 cups of buttermilk instead of milk? Thank you.

    Reply
    1. Erren Avatar
      Erren
      12/04/2017

      Hi Linda. I would probably do one cup of buttermilk and one cup milk to keep them from getting too moist, but buttermilk sound good. Let me know how it goes!

      Reply
  8. Kris Avatar
    Kris
    02/09/2017

    Can you make these into muffins? What temp and how long? Thanks. Making 8 mini loaves and the rest of batter into muffins.

    Reply
    1. Erren Avatar
      Erren
      02/09/2017

      The same temp and maybe slightly less time. Try 5 minutes less, but I suspect there isn’t much in it.

      Reply
      1. Kris Avatar
        Kris
        02/09/2017

        Thanks!!!! I had a lot of batter left over. My loaf pan is the one in your photo… 8 loaves.

      2. Erren Avatar
        Erren
        02/09/2017

        Did I make a mistake on servings? I may have the perfect excuse to make these again ? thanks for letting me know!

  9. Kim Avatar
    Kim
    03/05/2016

    Hi Erren, just pinned your awesome looking recipe and I can’t wait to try these delicious looking little cornbread loaves. I recently purchased a cast iron pan with “forms” that shape the bread into mini stars, moons, etc…. Can I bake this recipe in cast iron? Thank you!

    Reply
    1. Erren Avatar
      Erren
      03/05/2016

      Hi Kim, so glad you like them! I’ve never tried it so can’t say for sure, but if you try it please let me know. Wish I had a better answer. If I had one like yours I’d try it!

      Reply
  10. Shelley Avatar
    Shelley
    12/15/2015

    We traditionally have turkey chili and cornbread on Christmas Eve. I’m wanting to try out these mini Honey Cornbread Loaves. They are YUMMY!! I think the grandchildren will be tickled at seeing such small loaves of “bread”.

    Reply
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