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Cornbread Cake with Whipped Honey Butter Frosting

Decadent Cornbread Cake with Whipped Honey Butter Frosting

Delicious Cornbread Cake topped with Whipped Honey Butter Frosting, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 18 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Salted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Pure Raw Honey
  • 1/2 cup Light Olive Oil preferably
  • 3 Large Large Eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 cup Full Fat Sour Cream
  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 cup Masa Harina Corn Flour Maseca brand recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1 cup Cornmeal do not sift
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Kerry Gold Irish Butter softened
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar adjust based on honey's thickness
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup Polenta optional, for garnish
  • 1/4 cup Extra Honey optional, for topping
  • as needed Vanilla Ice Cream / Whipped Cream for serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Cake Pans
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare three 9-inch cake pans with parchment and grease.
  2. Cream the salted butter until smooth, then gradually add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in honey and olive oil until the batter is cohesive and smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, and sour cream until bubbly.
  5. Sift together the flour, masa harina, salt, and baking powder, then mix in cornmeal gently.
  6. Alternate adding wet and dry mixtures to the creamed butter until just combined.
  7. Divide the batter among the pans and bake for 28-33 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cakes in pans for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Prepare frosting by beating butter until creamy, then add honey, salt, and powdered sugar.
  10. Assemble the cake by layering and frosting between each layer, and top with optional polenta and honey.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use quality ingredients for the best flavor. Let layers cool completely before frosting.

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