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This blended Maple Cornbread mixes two favorites in one dish - standard cornbread texture with the fluffiness of yellow cake. It's a great match for hearty meals or just as a sweet treat by itself.
What You'll Need
- Yellow Cake Mix: 1 box, giving that extra sweet cake feel to your cornbread.
- Jiffy Cornbread Mix: 2 (8.5-oz) boxes, creating that classic cornbread foundation.
- Eggs: 5 large, they'll hold everything together and make it richer.
- Vegetable Oil: 1/2 cup, keeps everything moist and soft.
- Water: 1 cup, helps mix everything into a nice smooth batter.
- Maple Syrup: 2/3 cup, adds that deep sweet taste that works well with the cornmeal flavor.
How To Make It
- Step 1:
- Get your oven hot at 350°F. Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with grease.
- Step 2:
- Throw the yellow cake mix, Jiffy cornbread mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and maple syrup into a big bowl.
- Step 3:
- Mix everything with a hand mixer until it's smooth with no lumps.
- Step 4:
- Dump your batter into the greased 9×13-inch pan and make sure it's level.
- Step 5:
- Stick it in the hot oven for 35 to 40 minutes. It's done when you can stick a toothpick in the middle and it comes out clean.
- Step 6:
- Let it cool a bit before cutting. It's best warm with some extra maple syrup or butter on top.
How To Serve & Keep It Fresh
- This tastes awesome warm with some maple syrup or butter melting on top.
- It goes great with spicy chili, barbecue, or a hot bowl of soup.
- Keep any leftovers in a sealed container for 2 days on your counter or 5 days in your fridge.
- Want to save it longer? Wrap it tight in plastic and foil, then freeze it for up to 3 months. Warm it up before eating.
Quick Tips
- Want it less sweet? Just use 1/2 cup of maple syrup instead.
- You can toss in some chopped nuts or corn kernels if you want more crunch.
Pro Chef Advice
- Bobby Flay thinks you should try it with honey butter for an amazing sweet-savory combo.
- According to Ina Garten, you'll get the best taste by using real, good-quality maple syrup in this.
What Makes This So Good
- You'll get a super moist, sweet cornbread thanks to the cake mix and real maple syrup combo.
- The mix of cake and cornbread gives you a special texture that's a crowd-pleaser.
- It's super simple to make with just a handful of basic items and quick prep.
Mix It Up
- For something more savory, cut back on the maple syrup and mix in some cheese or chopped jalapeños.
- Try using honey instead of maple syrup for a different sweet kick.
- Add some whipped cream and extra syrup on top to make it more like a dessert.