American Sweet Cornbread with Honey Butter

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs, beaten

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

1. 01
   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or cast-iron skillet.
2. 02
   In a large bowl, combine the sifted flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. 03
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, and beaten eggs until well combined.
4. 04
   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. 05
   Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
6. 06
   Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. 07
   While the cornbread is baking, prepare the honey butter by thoroughly mixing softened butter, honey, and vanilla extract in a small bowl.
8. 08
   Remove the cornbread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing.
9. 09
   Serve the warm cornbread with a generous dollop of honey butter on each slice.