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Pumpkin Cornbread Recipe
5 from 12 votes

Pumpkin Cornbread Recipe

This Pumpkin Cornbread recipe features a moist, spiced cornbread incorporating pumpkin puree, warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, and a touch of honey and brown sugar for sweetness. The cornbread has a tender crumb with subtle autumnal flavors, complemented by a whipped cinnamon honey butter for added richness and sweetness.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 9 slices
Calories: 450 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cornbread:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves ground
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup butter melted, unsalted
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree canned
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 egg large
Whipped Cinnamon Honey Butter:
  • 1 cup butter unsalted
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Spray an 8 by an 8-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Make the Cornbread:
  1. In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Make a well in the center and set it aside.
  2. In another medium mixing bowl, add brown sugar, melted butter, honey, and pumpkin puree, with the mixer on medium speed whisk to combine.
  3. Add sour cream and eggs and mix until well blended.
  4. Pour mixture into the well in the flour mixture then gently fold with a rubber spatula just until all well combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan in an even layer.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out free of batter, it will take about 25 - 30 minutes.
  7. Cool on a wire rack then cut into squares. It can be served warm.
Cinnamon Honey Butter:
  1. In a medium mixing bowl whip butter with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
  2. Add in honey, powdered sugar, and cinnamon and mix on low speed until combined. Increase speed to medium-high and whip until light and fluffy, about 2 - 3 minutes.
  3. Serve on top of the cornbread or on the side.

Nutrition Information

Calories 450kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 446mg (19%) Potassium 264mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 32g (64%) Vitamin A 5146IU (103%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 87mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9 slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 450

% Daily Value*

Calories 450kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 446mg 19%
Potassium 264mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 32g 64%
Vitamin A 5146IU 103%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 87mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.