Description
This Layered Cornbread Cake with Whipped Honey Butter Frosting is a delightful twist on traditional cornbread, turning it into a sweet, moist cake perfect for gatherings or special occasions. Combining the rustic flavors of cornmeal and masa harina with a luscious honey-infused butter frosting, this cake offers a unique texture and taste experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients
- 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
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (preferably European butter)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and line three 8-inch cake pans to ensure easy removal of the cakes after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, masa harina, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined for a uniform texture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat together the unsalted butter, oil, eggs, milk, and raw honey until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Mix Batter: Add the wet ingredient mixture to the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can lead to a dense cake.
- Divide Batter: Evenly divide the batter among the three prepared 8-inch cake pans to ensure even baking.
- Bake Cakes: Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Cool Cakes: Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in their pans for about 10 minutes. Then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Prepare Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat together the cup of unsalted butter, powdered sugar, cornstarch, raw honey, and vanilla extract until the frosting is smooth, fluffy, and spreadable.
- Assemble Cake: Once the cakes have cooled, stack the layers with a generous amount of frosting spread evenly between each layer for balanced sweetness and moisture.
- Frost Cake: Finish by frosting the top and sides of the cake with the remaining whipped honey butter frosting, smoothing out the surface for a beautiful finish.
Notes
- Ensure the cakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting and sliding.
- Masa harina adds a subtle corn flavor and texture, but can be substituted with additional cornmeal if unavailable.
- European butter is recommended for frosting due to its higher fat content, which yields a creamier texture.
- Use raw honey for flavor depth; however, any pure honey can be substituted.
- For a more intense honey flavor, consider adding a drizzle on top just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
