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Layered Cornbread Cake with Whipped Honey Butter Frosting

Delicious Layered Cornbread Cake with Whipped Honey Butter Frosting

This Layered Cornbread Cake with Whipped Honey Butter Frosting combines cornbread and cake into a moist delight, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 18 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Raw Honey Preferred over regular honey
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Light olive oil is a great substitute
  • 3 large Eggs Beaten until frothy
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Homemade can be made with vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 cup Full-fat Sour Cream
  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour Spoon and level
  • 1 cup Masa Harina Corn Flour Maseca brand recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1 cup Cornmeal Fine cornmeal recommended
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Kerry Gold Irish Butter Softened
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
For Garnishing
  • 1/2 cup Polenta Optional
  • 1/4 cup Extra Honey For drizzling
  • 1 cup Vanilla Ice Cream or Whipped Cream Suggested pairings

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • 9-inch Cake Pans
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare three 9-inch cake pans by lining them with parchment paper and greasing the sides with butter.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened salted butter and granulated sugar until fluffy and pale, about 3–5 minutes.
  3. Mix in the raw honey and vegetable oil until thoroughly combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and sour cream until smooth. Gradually pour this into the butter mixture and blend well.
  5. Sift together the flour, masa harina, baking powder, kosher salt, and cornmeal.
  6. Alternately add the dry mixture and the egg mixture to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
  7. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 28–33 minutes, rotating the pans halfway.
  8. Once baked, cool the cakes in the pans for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to cooling racks.
  9. Prepare the frosting by beating the Kerry Gold Irish butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and honey.
  10. Layer the cakes with frosting and coat the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
  11. Garnish with polenta and drizzle extra honey before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter, eggs, and buttermilk are at room temperature for best results.

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