Sweet Cornbread with Cake Mix
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5
Sweet Cornbread with Cake Mix
Description
Sweet Cornbread with Cake Mix starts by mixing yellow cake mix and cornbread mix as the dry base. Milk, eggs, vegetable oil, and water are whisked in to create a smooth batter. The batter is poured into a greased 9x13-inch pan and baked at 350°F until it tests clean with a toothpick, usually about 20 to 30 minutes. The combination yields a moist cornbread with a softer, cake-like crumb compared to traditional recipes that use only cornmeal.
The sweetness level is higher than standard cornbread due to the cake mix, making it suitable as a side for spicy or savory meals or as a standalone treat. The texture is tender and slightly crumbly, balancing moisture and structure from the cake mix and cornbread mix.
Milk options can range from skim to whole without affecting the outcome significantly. Users can apply similar substitutions or make their own cake mix for more control if desired. Nutrition values are approximations and may vary with ingredient brands.
Ingredients
- 15 ounce yellow cake mix
- 7 ounce cornbread mix package
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 egg large
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water lukewarm
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Grease 9x13 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Whisk cake mix and corn bread mix together in a large bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients and whisk well to combine.
- Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake for about 20-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan.
Notes
- Yellow cake mix with or without pudding can be used; homemade cake mix is also an option.
- Milk types from skim to whole milk all function well in this recipe.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, usually 20–30 minutes at 350°F.
- Grease the baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Nutrition facts are estimates and may differ depending on brand and ingredient variations.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 165kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 251mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 42mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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