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Layered Cornbread Cake with Honey Butter Frosting from The Food Charlatan

Layered Cornbread Cake with Honey Butter Frosting

This Layered Cornbread Cake with Honey Butter Frosting is a unique take on dessert, combining sweet and savory for an unforgettable treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 574

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup salted butter, softened
  • 2 and 1/3 cups granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup pure raw honey
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup full fat sour cream
  • 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup masa harina corn flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 and 1/2 cups cornmeal
Frosting Ingredients
  • 2 cups Kerry Gold Irish butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup pure raw honey
  • 4 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Polenta, to sprinkle on the cake optional
  • Extra honey, to drizzle on the frosted cake
  • Vanilla ice cream, or whipped cream for serving

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Stand mixer
  • Cake Pans
  • parchment paper
  • cooling rack

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Cut out three 9-inch circles of parchment paper and place them in the bottom of each greased cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat 3/4 cup softened butter until smooth.
  3. Add 2 and 1/3 cups granulated sugar and beat for 2 minutes, scraping sides and bottom.
  4. Add 2/3 cup raw honey and beat well. Then add 3/4 cup vegetable oil and mix to combine.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together 5 large eggs, 1 cup buttermilk, and 1/2 cup full fat sour cream until smooth.
  6. In a fine mesh strainer over a medium bowl, sift together 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup masa harina, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1 tablespoon baking powder.
  7. Remove the strainer and mix in 1 and 1/2 cups cornmeal.
  8. Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  9. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 28-33 minutes until the edges are set and golden brown.
  10. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10-15 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
  1. For the frosting, beat 2 cups softened Kerry Gold butter until smooth, then add 3/4 cup honey and mix until fluffy.
  2. Mix in 1 cup of powdered sugar and 2 teaspoons cornstarch, add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, then gradually add the remaining powdered sugar until fluffy.
Assembly
  1. Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a cake stand, spreading about 1 and 1/2 cups frosting on top, and repeating with the other layers.
  2. Cover the sides of the cake with frosting and garnish with polenta and drizzle with honey.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 574kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 4gFat: 31gFiber: 1gSugar: 59g

Notes

Using room temperature ingredients helps achieve a smoother batter and fluffier cake. Ensure your baking powder is fresh for the best rise; this is key for that perfect texture. Don't skip cooling the layers completely before frosting to prevent a melty mess.

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