Best 15 Cornbread Cake Recipes

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Cornbread cake, a delectable Southern classic, is a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors. This moist and crumbly cake, with its golden-brown crust and tender interior, is a beloved treat that brings warmth and comfort to any occasion. Its versatility makes it a perfect choice for a variety of settings, from family gatherings to festive celebrations. Whether you prefer a classic cornbread cake with its simple, rustic charm or a more elaborate version adorned with sweet toppings and glazes, there's a recipe out there to suit your taste and satisfy your cravings. Dive into this article to discover an array of cornbread cake recipes, each promising a unique culinary experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PA'S OLD-FASHIONED JOHNNY CAKE / CORNBREAD



Pa's Old-Fashioned Johnny Cake / Cornbread image

The plain version was a staple during my dad's Depression-years childhood; but we rarely had it when I was growing up. My children expect this at least once a month as a regular feature on our Saturday morning breakfast menu OR when we have breakfast-for-supper. Prepare the optional sausage and hard-boiled eggs ahead of time, and it goes together quicker-n-anything!

Provided by Debber

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 32m

Yield 1 large cake pan, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups cornmeal, yellow
4 eggs
2 cups milk
1 cup oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425; grease a 13x9 pan.
  • Add dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl, stir through, make a well in the center.
  • In another bowl, add eggs, milk, and oil all at once; blend well.
  • Add wet to dry ingredients, stir until moistened (don't over-mix or you'll be sorry!).
  • Fold in optional ingredients. Sausage should be in crumbles or bite-size pieces.
  • Pour into prepared pan; rap pan on counter-top several times to bounce out the air-bubbles.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes--top will be golden-brown.
  • Serve with butter and maple syrup.
  • OPTION #1: Add 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese.
  • OPTION #2: Add 1/2 - 1 cup of sweet corn (plain kernels); adds a neat "chewy" texture to the 'cake.'
  • OPTION #3: Add 6 hard-boiled, chopped eggs.
  • OPTION #4: Add 1 pound fried & drained pork sausage (crumbled) or links (bite-size).
  • TIME-SAVING HINT: Gather a handful of 1-quart zipper bags, fill with DRY ingredients, and store in your cupboard. At meal-time, add wet ingredients as described.

GEORGIA CORNBREAD CAKE



Georgia Cornbread Cake image

Cakey and blond brownie tasting. Had this at Mickey's Grill in Baker, FL.

Provided by Patti'sPantry

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 eggs, beaten
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups finely chopped pecans
1 ½ cups self-rising flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Beat eggs, oil, white sugar, and brown sugar together in a bowl until smooth. Stir pecans, flour, and vanilla into the egg mixture; pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 34.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 226.9 mg, Sugar 35.4 g

UPSIDE-DOWN CORNBREAD CAKE



Upside-Down Cornbread Cake image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup stone-ground yellow cornmeal
1 cup heavy cream
2 eggs
1/2 stick butter, melted
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 stick butter
1 (15.5 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
1 (12-ounce) can maraschino cherries, drained
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup brandy
Whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, cornmeal, heavy cream, eggs, butter, brown sugar, baking powder and salt.
  • In the cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add sugar and butter and let melt. When melted, remove from heat and add remaining ingredients. Be sure to place maraschino cherries evenly throughout. Pour in batter and smooth top with a spatula. Bake 25 minutes, until cornbread is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • To serve: place a platter over skillet and invert cake. It should slide out easily. Slice into wedges and serve warm with whipped cream.

GEORGIA CORNBREAD CAKE



Georgia Cornbread Cake image

Definitely not cornbread, but this cake is delicious. Once baked, a nice crust forms on the outside that's flaky but inside the cake's tender and moist. The texture reminds us of an extra chewy brownie. Each bite is full of pecans. This makes an easy dessert or enjoy as an afternoon snack with coffee. You probably have the...

Provided by Millie Johnson

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large eggs
1 c sugar
1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 c self-rising flour
2 c chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl add eggs and beat them.
  • 2. Add sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla. Mix well.
  • 3. Then add the flour and mix well.
  • 4. Fold in the nuts and stir.
  • 5. Pour into a greased 9x13 pan (I use a metal pan).
  • 6. Bake for 35 minutes at 350 F.
  • 7. The center of the cake will be kind of soft. Let cool completely before cutting into squares. Makes 24- 28 squares depending on how big the squares are cut.

UPSIDE-DOWN PEACH CORNBREAD CAKE



Upside-Down Peach Cornbread Cake image

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 fresh peaches, pitted and sliced 1/2-inch thick, or 3 cups frozen peaches, thawed
1 cup finely ground yellow cornmeal
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar along with the cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon salt, then cook, stirring, until the sugar is melted and begins to bubble, about 10 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and let it cool slightly.
  • Arrange the peaches in the bottom of the skillet, fanning out in a circular pattern. Set aside.
  • Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or using a hand mixer, beat the remaining 9 tablespoons butter together with the granulated sugar on high speed until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. On low speed, add half the dry ingredients, half the milk, the remaining dry ingredients, then the remaining milk. Increase the speed to medium and beat just until everything is well mixed, scraping down the bowl once. (Use a spatula to be sure there are no dry ingredients stuck to the bottom of the bowl.) Drop the batter in large dollops over the peaches in the skillet, then use an offset spatula to gently smooth it out, being careful not to disturb the peaches.
  • Bake until the top is golden brown and puffed and a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool for 20 minutes. While the cake is still warm, run a butter knife around the outside, then invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm.

CAKE MIX CORNBREAD



Cake Mix Cornbread image

Forty minutes is all it takes to make our super sweet Cake Mix Cornbread. Just combine Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix.

Provided by By Jessica Walker

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pouches Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix
2/3 cup milk
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 eggs
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 2 (18x12-inch) pans with shortening or spray with cooking spray.
  • In separate medium bowls, make cornbread batter and cake batter as directed on pouch and box. Pour both batters into large bowl; beat with electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Pour evenly into pans.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Cut each pan into 6 rows by 4 rows. Serve with your favorite chili or soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

BLACKBERRY CORNBREAD CAKE



Blackberry Cornbread Cake image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
2 cups whole-fat buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
2 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
3/4 cup maple sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
One 6-ounce container blackberries, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup heavy cream
Maple syrup and whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 10-inch ovenproof skillet with the butter.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vanilla bean paste and eggs. In a separate medium bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, maple sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir in the buttermilk mixture until smooth.
  • Line the blackberries in the buttered skillet, then pour the batter over the top. Pour the cream into the center of the batter. Bake until the top crust is golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Serve warm with blackberries, maple syrup and whipped cream.

MARIE CALLENDER'S CAKE-LIKE CORNBREAD



Marie Callender's Cake-like Cornbread image

From MasterCook. Don't expect a coarse grained cornbread here. These taste more like corn cake, and are the most awesome muffins I've ever stuffed in my mouth. They don't even need butter.

Provided by Kay D.

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 24 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (9 ounce) box corn muffin mix
1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1/3 cup milk
4 eggs
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Thoroughly spray muffin pan cups with non-stick spray.
  • Pour mixes into a large bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir well.
  • The batter will be very thick.
  • Pour into prepared muffin cups.
  • I made 12 regular sized muffins and 24 mini muffins from one batch of this batter, and had a tiny bit left over for the"bowl lickers".
  • Bake mini muffins for 15 minutes, or until golden.
  • Bake regular sized muffins for 20 minutes, or until golden.

CORNBREAD PUDDING CAKE (TOMALITO)



Cornbread Pudding Cake (Tomalito) image

Yummy! This is very close to what you get at Chevy's or Chi-Chi's. This is like a very moist cornbread flecked with corn kernels. Comes together in a snap and makes a great side. Guaranteed kid pleaser! This dish should be served hot or warm, and reheats nicely in the microwave.

Provided by C. Taylor

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (6 1/2 ounce) packet betty crocker cornbread mix
1 (15 ounce) can corn kernels
1/2 cup plus 3 tbs. milk
6 tablespoons melted butter
3 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Drain the corn of almost all it's liquid (I leave about 2 tbsp). In a bowl, mix all the ingredients.
  • Pour batter into a greased 8x8 pan. Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes.
  • Serve hot or warm. Enjoy!

SWEET CAKE-LIKE CORNBREAD RECIPE



Sweet Cake-Like Cornbread Recipe image

Because I grew up in two households, I learned to make cornbread two ways. One way, was to put it in a cast iron skillet- and this resulted in a firmer sort of cornbread. The other, was this cake like way that many people already know and love.

Provided by TMize

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 1 9 inch round, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal (I like Aunt Jemima's for this.)
2/3 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 egg
1 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil (I have also successfully used applesauce to replace the oil. It sweetens only just slightly but the )

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray or lightly grease a 9 inch round cake pan.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt and baking powder. Stir in egg, milk and vegetable oil until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • 3. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 20.5, Sodium 319.2, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 11.2, Protein 3.1

SWEET CORNBREAD CAKE



SWEET CORNBREAD CAKE image

Categories     Corn     Bread

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup cornmeal
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups white sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons honey
4 eggs, beaten
2 1/2 cups whole milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Stir together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Pour in the vegetable oil, melted butter, honey, beaten eggs, and milk, and stir just to moisten.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, until the top of the cornbread starts to brown and show cracks.

CORNBREAD CAKE



Cornbread Cake image

Provided by The New York Times

Categories     side dish

Time 1h

Yield One 8-inch square cake (12 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Butter for greasing pan
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, more for dusting pan
3 slices bacon, diced small
1 1/4 cups cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon molasses
1/2 cup (about 2 ounces) thinly sliced dried apricots
Maple ice cream (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter and flour an 8-inch-square baking pan; set aside. In a large skillet, fry bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels; reserve.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar. Whisk to blend, then mound and make a well in the center. Pour in eggs, buttermilk and milk; stir with a fork until lightly combined.
  • Add honey, molasses, apricots and bacon bits. Mix again until evenly combined. Pour into pan and bake until it has risen and center is firm and dry when a toothpick is inserted, about 35 minutes. Allow to cool, then cut into small squares and serve with a dollop of maple ice cream on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 191, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 195 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SWEET CORNBREAD CAKE



Sweet Cornbread Cake image

This is a thick, sweet cornbread that tastes like you are eating cake. This is a no-fail recipe, you can't go wrong! If there are any leftovers, we have the cornbread the next day for breakfast served with honey and butter.

Provided by myfoursonsks

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup cornmeal
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ⅓ cups white sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
⅔ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup melted butter
2 tablespoons honey
4 eggs, beaten
2 ½ cups whole milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Stir together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Pour in the vegetable oil, melted butter, honey, beaten eggs, and milk, and stir just to moisten.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, until the top of the cornbread starts to brown and show cracks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.7 calories, Carbohydrate 61.1 g, Cholesterol 80.6 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 519.1 mg, Sugar 27.8 g

CORNBREAD CAKE



Cornbread Cake image

A cross between corn bread and cake. Sweet but delicious. Serve as a dessert with fruit and maple syrup or savory with chili, cheese and avocado.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 25m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package Jiffy corn muffin mix
1 (9 ounce) package jiffy yellow cake mix
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/3 cup skim milk
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup oil

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients.
  • Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Pour into a 9 x 9" greased baking pan.
  • Bake at 400 for 20-25 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.8, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 1.4, Sodium 496.5, Carbohydrate 40.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 17.5, Protein 5

GEORGIA CORNBREAD CAKE



GEORGIA CORNBREAD CAKE image

This recipe has no cornbread just the name of it! Just a great southern cake .....Yum!

Provided by linda turvin

Categories     Cakes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 c self rising flour
1 c brown sugar, light
2/3 c vegetable oil
2 c chopped pecans
1 c white sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
GEORGIA CORNBREAD CAKE

Steps:

  • 1. Mix sugars and oil together. Beat eggs and add to sugar mixture, add flour. Mix well, add vanilla and pecans. Pour in greased pan. Bake 350 degrees 30-35 miutes, or until toothpick inserted in middle of cake come out clean. (Do not use electric mixer, mix by hand. This is a great recipe during the fall months and holidays. Also you can make a cream cheese frosting, or a caramel sauce....but it is also great plain, and it want last long. Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Use fresh cornmeal. Fresh cornmeal will give your cornbread cake a better flavor and texture. If you can't find fresh cornmeal, you can use store-bought cornmeal, but make sure it's finely ground.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make your cornbread cake tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet. A well-seasoned cast iron skillet will help your cornbread cake cook evenly and give it a crispy crust.
  • Preheat your oven to the correct temperature. Make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before you put your cornbread cake in the oven. This will help ensure that the cake cooks evenly.
  • Let the cornbread cake cool completely before serving. Letting the cornbread cake cool completely will help it set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Cornbread cake is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a great way to use up leftover cornbread, and it's also a fun and easy recipe to make with kids. With a few simple tips, you can make a cornbread cake that is moist, flavorful, and sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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