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Cornbread Cake

Irresistibly Moist Cornbread Cake with Honey Buttercream

This Cornbread Cake features moist layers and creamy honey buttercream, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Softened
  • 1.75 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cups Pure Raw Honey
  • 0.5 cups Vegetable Oil Light Olive Oil is a good alternative
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with milk + vinegar/lemon juice
  • 0.5 cups Full Fat Sour Cream
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level for accuracy
  • 0.5 cups Masa Harina Corn Flour Brands like Maseca work well
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 cups Cornmeal
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Kerry Gold Irish Butter Softened
  • 0.5 cups Raw Honey
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Cake Pans

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line the bottoms of three 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper and grease the sides.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened salted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, and sour cream until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, masa harina, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  6. Spread the batter evenly among the three prepared pans and bake for 28-33 minutes.
  7. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Beat softened butter until smooth. Add honey and mix until combined, then gradually add powdered sugar and cornstarch until fluffy.
  9. Assemble the cake by layering and frosting each layer with honey buttercream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and measure flour accurately.

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