Description

Moist and tender pumpkin cornbread infused with warm spices, served with whipped cinnamon honey butter. A cozy, flavorful twist on classic cornbread that’s perfect for fall or anytime you want a comforting side or snack.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 cup cornmeal (fine or medium grind)

1 tbsp baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

1/8 tsp ground cloves

1/3 cup light brown sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

3/4 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)

1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt

2 large eggs

For the cinnamon honey butter:

1/2 cup salted butter, softened (or unsalted + pinch of salt)

2 tbsp honey

2 tbsp powdered sugar

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 190–200°C (375°F). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, melted butter, pumpkin purée, sour cream, and eggs until smooth.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
While the cornbread bakes, make the cinnamon honey butter: whip together the softened butter, honey, powdered sugar, and cinnamon until smooth and fluffy. Adjust sweetness or spice to taste.
Let the cornbread cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with a dollop of cinnamon honey butter.

Notes

Medium-grind cornmeal gives slight texture; fine cornmeal yields a smoother crumb.

Use fresh pumpkin purée if well-drained and smooth.

Plain yogurt or buttermilk can replace sour cream.

Cinnamon honey butter can be made without powdered sugar for a simpler version.

Freeze leftovers tightly wrapped for up to a month; thaw and warm before serving.

Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice with butter
Calories: 210
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 190mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 50mg