Description
Discover a delicious Sweet Cornbread recipe made with natural ingredients and plant-based options for a moist, flavorful treat everyone will love. This Sweet Cornbread blends sweet corn flavor and a tender crumb, perfect as a side dish or a wholesome snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup natural sweetener (like maple syrup or honey)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 4 tablespoons plant-based butter, melted
Additional Ingredients
- 1/4 teaspoon natural gelling agent (optional)
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and ensure a balanced crumb texture.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine plant-based milk, natural sweetener, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and melted plant-based butter. Stir well to mix all moisture and flavor elements.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients bowl. Gently fold just until combined; avoid over-mixing to keep the texture light and fluffy.
- Add Fresh Corn and Natural Gelling Agent: Carefully fold in fresh corn kernels and the natural gelling agent if using, to maintain moisture and tenderness.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smooth batter and even crumb.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cornbread tender.
- Fresh corn adds natural sweetness and superior texture compared to canned corn.
- Baking in a cast iron skillet produces a crispier edge.
- Start checking the cornbread for doneness around 20 minutes as oven temperatures vary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sweet Cornbread, Plant-Based Cornbread, Moist Cornbread, Easy Cornbread Recipe, Vegan Cornbread Option
