Fluffy Cornbread with Whipped Maple Cinnamon Butter

45m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add 1 stick or 0.5 cup of melted unsalted butter to a bowl.
  2. 2Add 0.5 cup of granulated sugar to the bowl.
  3. 3Mix the butter and sugar together.
  4. 4Add 3 eggs to the mixture and whisk.
  5. 5Slowly pour in 1 can or 12 ounces of evaporated milk while whisking to avoid a mess.
  6. 6Add 0.5 cup of vegetable oil.
  7. 7Add 1 cup of yellow cornmeal.
  8. 8Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour.
  9. 9Add 1.5 tablespoons of baking powder.
  10. 10Add about 0.5 tablespoon of salt.
  11. 11Whisk all the ingredients together until the batter is smooth.
  12. 12Grease an 8x11 inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper.
  13. 13Pour the cornbread batter into the prepared baking dish.
  14. 14Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 45 minutes, or until a stick inserted comes out clean.
  15. 15For the whipped maple cinnamon butter, add 1 stick of unsalted butter to a stand mixer (or bowl).
  16. 16Whip the butter until it is nice and pale.
  17. 17Add about 1 to 2 tablespoons of maple syrup to the whipped butter.
  18. 18Add about 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to the butter mixture.
  19. 19Whip all the butter ingredients together until combined.
  20. 20Once the cornbread is out of the oven, spread a little bit of the maple butter on top.
  21. 21Cut the cornbread into pieces.
  22. 22Serve the cornbread with the whipped maple cinnamon butter on the side.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
  • 3 Eggs
  • 12 ounces Evaporated milk
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tablespoons Baking powder
  • 0.5 tablespoon Salt
  • 1 stick Unsalted butter (for whipped butter)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon

Equipment

Mixing bowlWhiskBaking dish (8x11 inches)Parchment paperOvenStand mixer (optional, for butter)SpatulaKnifePiping bag (optional, for butter)

Tips

  • If baking, use unsalted butter; if cooking, use salted butter.
  • Do not use condensed milk, use evaporated milk.
  • You can use a regular bowl and fork instead of a stand mixer for the whipped butter.
  • Adjust maple syrup quantity in the whipped butter based on preference.