The Ultimate Fluffy Cornbread

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted (divided)
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 -3 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder (1 tablespoon)
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1/2 teaspoon white salt
  • 1 (8 ounce) can creamed corn
  • 1 cup half-and-half or 1 cup milk
  • 1 extra large egg, beaten

Instructions

  1. Set oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. Butter a 9-inch round cake pan.
  3. Pour 2 tablespoons melted butter into cake pan then bake for 5 minutes or until the cake pan is very hot.
  4. Meanwhile in a medium bowl whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  5. Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour the creamed corn, milk, remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter and the egg into the well; stir until smooth.
  6. Pour the batter into the HOT cake pan.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until cornbread is golden brown and tests done.
  8. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

705 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.6g 21% DV
Total Fat 30.8g 39% DV
Carbs 111.3g 40% DV
Fiber 23.5g 84% DV
Sugar 11.7g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2813.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 374.8mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 141mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 66.5mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1650.3mg 100% DV
Iron 7.6mg 42% DV

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

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