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Blending traditional cornbread with fluffy yellow cake mix, this Maple Cornbread gives you a tasty treat that works great with hearty meals or stands alone as a sweet snack.
What You'll Need
- Yellow Cake Mix: 1 box, giving your cornbread that cake-y softness and extra sweetness.
- Jiffy Cornbread Mix: 2 (8.5-oz) boxes, creating that familiar cornbread foundation.
- Eggs: 5 large, they'll hold everything together and make it rich.
- Vegetable Oil: 1/2 cup, keeps everything moist and tender.
- Water: 1 cup, helps mix everything into a smooth batter.
- Maple Syrup: 2/3 cup, adds that sweet woodsy flavor that balances the corn taste.
How To Make It
- Step 1:
- Get your oven hot at 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch pan 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:
- Grab a hand mixer and beat everything until it's smooth with no lumps.
- Step 4:
- Dump the batter into your greased 9×13-inch pan and smooth it out.
- Step 5:
- Pop it in the hot oven for 35 to 40 minutes. It's done when a toothpick comes out clean from the middle.
- Step 6:
- Let it cool a bit before cutting. Best eaten warm with extra maple syrup or butter on top.
Keep It Fresh
- Eat this cornbread warm with some maple syrup drizzled on top or a chunk of butter.
- Goes amazingly well with spicy chili, smoky BBQ, or hot soups.
- 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 up tight in plastic and foil, then freeze for up to 3 months. Warm it up before eating.
Quick Hints
- Want it less sweet? Just cut the maple syrup down to 1/2 cup.
- Toss in some chopped nuts or corn kernels if you want more crunch in each bite.
Pro Advice
- Bobby Flay thinks you should try adding honey butter to really bring out the flavors.
- According to Ina Garten, don't skimp on cheap maple syrup - the good stuff makes all the difference.
What Makes It Special
- You'll get a super moist, tender cornbread with just the right sweetness from the cake mix and real maple syrup.
- The mix of cake and cornbread gives you something with a totally unique feel in your mouth.
- Anyone can make this - it needs just a few basic items and hardly any prep work.
Mix It Up
- Make it more savory by using less maple syrup and throwing in some cheese or spicy jalapeños.
- Swap the maple syrup for honey to change up the taste.
- For a dessert version, add a dollop of whipped cream and extra syrup on top before serving.