Description
This Layered Cornbread Cake with Whipped Honey Butter Frosting is a delicious fusion of savory cornbread and sweet cake, creating an indulgent and unique dessert. The moist, slightly tangy cornmeal-based cake is complemented by a rich honey butter frosting, making every bite irresistible. Whether for a special occasion or a treat for yourself, this cake is sure to impress with its unexpected flavors and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup masa harina
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (preferably European butter)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and line three 8-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, masa harina, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat together butter, oil, eggs, milk, and honey until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the three prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat together butter, powdered sugar, cornstarch, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
- Once the cakes are cooled, stack them with a generous amount of frosting between each layer.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
Notes
- Add a Twist of Citrus: Add lemon or orange zest to the batter or frosting for a fresh, bright flavor.
- Spiced Version: Add cinnamon or nutmeg to the frosting for a warm, spiced flavor that complements the cornbread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern Fusion
