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Layered Cornbread Cake with Whipped Honey Butter Frosting

Decadent Layered Cornbread Cake with Whipped Honey Butter Frosting

Indulge in a delightful Layered Cornbread Cake with Whipped Honey Butter Frosting, a perfect blend of flavors and textures.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 8 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3/4 cup Salted butter softened
  • 2 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 1/4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup Masa harina corn flour
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups Cornmeal
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Kerry Gold Irish butter softened
  • 3/4 cup Pure raw honey
  • 4 1/2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • Polenta for optional sprinkling
  • Extra honey to drizzle over the frosted cake
  • Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving

Equipment

  • 9-inch cake pans
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F. Prepare three 9-inch cake pans by tracing and cutting circles of parchment paper and greasing with nonstick spray for a simple release after baking.
  2. Beat 3/4 cup softened butter in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Add 2 and 1/3 cups granulated sugar and mix for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in 2/3 cup raw honey, beating well until it’s fully mixed in.
  5. Pour in 3/4 cup vegetable oil and set this mixture aside.
  6. Whisk together 5 large eggs in a medium bowl until smooth. Combine with 1 cup buttermilk and 1/2 cup sour cream, mixing until well blended.
  7. Sift together 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup masa harina corn flour, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1 tablespoon baking powder.
  8. Incorporate 1 and 1/2 cups cornmeal into the flour mixture.
  9. Combine the wet mixture with the flour mixture, alternating between them and mixing until well combined.
  10. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans.
  11. Bake at 325°F for approximately 28-33 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
  12. Cool the cakes in their pans for 10-15 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack.
Frosting
  1. For the frosting, beat 2 cups softened Kerry Gold butter in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  2. Mix in 3/4 cup honey, whipping until fluffy.
  3. Gradually incorporate 1 cup powdered sugar, adding 2 teaspoons cornstarch and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
  4. Continue adding the remaining 3 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar until fluffy.
  5. Assemble your masterpiece by layering frosting between each cake layer and on the top and sides of the cake.
Optional Garnish
  1. Sprinkle with polenta and drizzle with extra honey for an enticing finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow your cakes to cool in the pans before inverting onto a rack. Frost when cool to prevent melting.

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