Description
Bring the cozy taste of fall right to your table with this Pumpkin Cornbread with Cinnamon Honey Butter. It’s the perfect mix of sweet and savory, tender and moist, and absolutely bursting with warm spice flavor. Whether you’re serving it for a quick breakfast, pairing it with a hearty bowl of chili, or adding it to your holiday dinner spread, this easy recipe is a must-make. The creamy cinnamon honey butter melts right into the warm bread, creating a bite that tastes like comfort in every way. A great addition to your collection of breakfast ideas, easy dinner sides, or seasonal food ideas.
Ingredients
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 cup pumpkin puree
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter. Mix until smooth.
4. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined—do not overmix.
5. Transfer batter to prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. While baking, make the cinnamon honey butter by beating softened butter with honey, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
7. Let the cornbread cool slightly before serving with the cinnamon honey butter.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter—stir until just combined for the best texture.
This cornbread is delicious served warm, but leftovers can be toasted the next day with extra butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg