Carrot Cornbread

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 9 Cuisine: American

A moist, flavorful carrot cornbread with a hint of sweetness and hearty texture, perfect as a side dish or snack for family gatherings or casual meals.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 medium carrots, shredded

Instructions

  1. Sift flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until the mixture forms little lumps the size of peas.
  3. Beat egg in a small bowl until frothy; stir in buttermilk and shredded carrots.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients; stir until well combined.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased 9 x 9 x 2 inch pan.
  6. Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes or until the center springs back when pressed with fingertips.
  7. Cool in the pan on a wire rack; cut into large squares.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

656 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.3g 21% DV
Total Fat 29.5g 38% DV
Carbs 93g 34% DV
Fiber 9.9g 35% DV
Sugar 11.5g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12509.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 997.5mg 21% DV
Cholesterol 142.3mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 883.3mcg 98% DV
Vitamin C 12.8mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1624.8mg 100% DV
Iron 6.4mg 35% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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