This viral honey butter cornbread is soft, sweet, and buttery with a golden crust. Made with creamed corn and topped with a honey-butter glaze, it’s the ultimate Thanksgiving side dish!

Why You’ll Love This Honey Butter Cornbread

Cornbread is a classic, but this recipe takes it to the next level. My viral honey butter cornbread is moist, fluffy, and perfectly sweet thanks to a touch of sugar and a secret ingredient: creamed corn. Topped with warm honey butter while it bakes, every bite melts in your mouth.

It’s the side dish that always disappears first at Thanksgiving, potlucks, and family dinners.

✅ Soft, moist, and fluffy texture
✅ Sweet and buttery glaze
✅ Easy one-bowl recipe

🍯 Viral Honey Butter Cornbread (The Perfect Thanksgiving Side)

Ingredients You’ll Need

Here’s what you’ll need to make this famous honey butter cornbread:

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:

• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
• 1 can (14 oz) creamed corn (secret ingredient!)

Honey Butter Glaze:

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup honey

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

2. Mix the Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, oil, and creamed corn until smooth.

3. Combine Batter

Make a well in the dry ingredients, pour in the wet mixture, and stir until fully incorporated (don’t overmix).

4. Bake the Cornbread

Grease a 13×9-inch baking dish with butter. Pour in the batter, smoothing the top.
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 25–30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

5. Add Honey Butter Glaze

While baking, whisk together melted butter and honey. Halfway through baking, brush a layer of honey butter on top.
When cornbread is done, brush with more glaze for extra shine and sweetness.

Tips for the Best Cornbread

• Don’t skip the creamed corn! It keeps the cornbread moist and flavorful.
• For a richer flavor, substitute melted butter for oil.
• Serve warm with extra honey butter on the side.

Recipe Card

Viral Honey Butter Cornbread
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Total Time: 35 mins | Servings: 10–12

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/3 cup oil or melted butter
• 1 (14 oz) can creamed corn
• 1/4 cup butter (melted)
• 1/4 cup honey

Instructions:

1. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Whisk wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
3. Combine wet and dry, stir until smooth.
4. Pour into buttered 13×9 baking dish.
5. Bake at 400°F for 25–30 mins.
6. Brush with honey butter halfway through and after baking.