This Skillet Honey Cornbread is soft, moist, and bursting with flavor. The batter is sweetened with honey and cinnamon, and then baked in a skillet until golden brown. It results in a crispy topping and a tender middle, perfect for serving alongside your favorite meal or just to snack on!

Skillet Honey Cornbread

Skillet Honey Cornbread

I hope you like cornbread, because I’ve been craving it non-stop over the past few weeks. I could eat cornbread any time of the year, but I especially enjoy it in the winter, along with a bowl of chili or soup. Or just slathered with some butter and honey for breakfast…I’m not picky!

Ever since I shared my recipe for this Skillet Buttermilk Cornbread last year, it quickly became one of the most popular recipes on Pumpkin ‘N Spice. It’s my go-to cornbread, one that I make all the time. The hubster doesn’t like cornbread, so I get to devour it all by myself. No shame here.

After I whipped up a batch of my buttermilk cornbread a few weeks ago, I decided to experiment with some different flavors. Savory ingredients, sweet spices, and add-ins were all on my list to try.

But before I get too crazy with those ingredients, I opted for the simpler route. Skillet Honey Cornbread. It was actually a no-brainer to me, and I couldn’t believe I didn’t think of it sooner.

Skillet Honey Cornbread

Whenever I eat cornbread, I always smear on some butter and a good drizzling of honey. There’s just something about that sweet and savory combo has me coming back for more. So I had an “ah-ha” moment and decided to include honey in the batter of my cornbread.

There are probably a lot of honey cornbread recipes floating around in Pinterest world, but I just had to create my own, because, you know…that’s what I do!

I slathered my cornbread with some butter and more honey, which made the best breakfast (and lunch, and dinner….you get the point). Simple to prepare and packed with flavor, this Skillet Honey Cornbread will quickly become your new favorite dish!

Skillet Honey Cornbread

Ingredients in Honey Cornbread 

This Skillet Honey Cornbread is soft, moist, and bursting with flavor. The batter is sweetened with honey and cinnamon, and then baked in a skillet until golden brown. It results in a crispy topping and a tender middle, perfect for serving alongside your favorite meal or just to snack on!

And just like my buttermilk cornbread, this honey version is anything but dry! The batter has just the right about of flavor, which makes this bread irresistibly sweet and delicious.

Here’s what goes into this skillet cornbread from scratch: 

  • Unsalted butter
  • Yellow cornmeal 
  • All-purpose flour
  • Granulated sugar
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Kosher salt
  • Cinnamon
  • Honey 
  • Buttermilk

Skillet Honey Cornbread

How to Make Honey Cornbread 

Did I mention how easy this cast iron skillet cornbread is to whip up? You can have this bread prepped, baked, and ready to be devoured in no time. Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it?

  1. Add butter to a medium cast iron skillet or regular skillet and melt. 
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, honey and buttermilk until combined.
  4. Add flour mixture into egg mixture and stir just until combined.
  5. Pour batter into buttered skillet. Bake until bread is golden brown and set in the middle. 

Can You Freeze Cornbread? 

Yes! Let the cast iron cornbread cool completely, then seal inside a freezer bag or freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. To thaw, set on your counter or reheat from frozen in the oven. 

How to Store Cornbread 

This honey cornbread from scratch can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container. It will last up to 3 days. 

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Tips for Making Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread 

  • If you don’t have a cast iron skillet, a regular skillet will work too. Just make sure it’s oven-safe! 
  • If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding a tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to a cup of milk. 
  • This honey cornbread recipe calls for yellow cornmeal, which is different from grits or polenta. Cornmeal can be found in the baking aisle alongside the flour! 

Skillet Honey Cornbread

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Skillet Honey Cornbread

Skillet Honey Cornbread

Yield: 12 slices
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
This Skillet Honey Cornbread is soft, moist, and bursting with flavor!
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Ingredients
 

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1¼ cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Add butter to a medium cast iron skillet or regular skillet. Place skillet into oven until butter is melted. Remove from oven and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk eggs, honey and buttermilk until combined. Add flour mixture into egg mixture and stir just until combined.
  • Pour batter into buttered skillet. Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until bread is golden brown and set in the middle. Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes.

Notes

Serving: 1g, Calories: 210kcal, Carbohydrates: 37g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 37mg, Sodium: 274mg, Potassium: 210mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 17g, Vitamin A: 160IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 76mg, Iron: 1mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Author: Gayle
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