Description
Hearty pumpkin cornbread brings Southern comfort to autumn tables with rich, spiced flavors. Warm slices pair perfectly with chili, stews, or enjoyed on their own as a comforting side you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (120 g) yellow cornmeal (not coarse ground)
- 1 cup (240 g) canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ¾ cup (180 ml) milk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable oil, mild olive oil, or melted refined coconut oil
- 2 tbsps honey
- 2 tsps baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking pan to prevent adhesion.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl, whisking until perfectly integrated.
- Liquid Ingredient Harmony: In a separate bowl, blend vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, milk, sugar, honey, and eggs until smooth and consistent, creating a vibrant orange-hued mixture.
- Batter Creation: Pour liquid ingredients into dry ingredients, folding gently with minimal stirring to maintain a tender texture. Mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing which can result in tough cornbread.
- Baking Process: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan, ensuring uniform distribution. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top develops a golden-brown complexion.
- Serving Suggestion: Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Cut into square portions and serve warm, accompanied by a drizzle of honey and a pat of butter for enhanced flavor and richness.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Stir batter gently to keep cornbread tender and light, avoiding tough texture from excessive mixing.
- Spice Customization: Adjust pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon levels to suit personal taste preferences or seasonal mood.
- Moisture Magic: Pumpkin puree adds incredible softness and rich moisture, creating a more luxurious cornbread experience.
- Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed warm with butter and honey, enhancing the bread’s subtle sweet and spicy undertones.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg