Description
A delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of strawberries with the comforting texture of cornbread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with 2 tablespoons of sugar and let them sit for about 10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, remaining sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, and honey until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Gently fold the macerated strawberries into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
- While the cake is baking, make the honey butter by mixing softened butter, honey, and a pinch of salt.
- Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the strawberry glaze using the juices released from the strawberries and drizzle it over the cooled cake.
- Slice the cake and serve it warm or at room temperature with honey butter.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
- Replace eggs with flaxseed meal mixed with water for a vegan option.
- Use almond milk or oat milk instead of regular milk for a dairy-free cake.
- Consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: strawberry, cornbread, cake, dessert, baking