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Best Ever Corn Bread

By Susie Weinrich · Date Apr 7, 2020· 116 Comments · May contain affiliate links.

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What do you get when you cross a yellow cake mix and 2 Jiffy corn muffin mixes….. The Easiest and Best Ever Corn Bread recipe!!!!

It’s so easy and so perfect. It’s everything you love in a good cornbread- it has a fluffy texture, it is just sweet enough- but not too sweet, it has that delicious hint of corn flavor, and it’s NOT dry and crumbly. Add some delicious Honey Butter and this cornbread makes an amazing side dish!

Best Ever Cornbread cut into slices

It is the moist cornbread that you have been searching for!

This recipe doesn’t need a lot of explanation, it’s just easy and good! It will become your go-to corn bread recipe.

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1 How to Make Best Ever Cornbread
2 Ideas for Serving your Corn Bread
3 More Cornbread Recipes
4 Did you make this recipe?
5 Best Ever Corn Bread

How to Make Best Ever Cornbread

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. The next couple steps could not be easier.

A 9x13 pan with baked golden brown best ever cornbread

Simply pour all the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl:

  • 1 box Betty Crocker Yellow Cake Mix
  • 2 boxes Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • 5 eggs

Stir everything by hand just until it is combined.

Prepare a 9×13 baking pan with baking spray or oil.

Pour the mix in and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes. Easy Peasy!

Cornbread made with a box of yellow cake mix and two jiffy corn muffin mixes, cooling on a black cooling rack

Ideas for Serving your Corn Bread

  • Top with honey and fresh sliced strawberries for a sweet breakfast.
  • Serve as a pancake substitute for breakfast and top with maple syrup.
  • Perfect side dish for Skillet Dirty Rice & Beans.
  • Serve it with Classic Chili or Quinoa & Sweet Potato Chili and crumble it into the chili instead of crackers.
  • Perfect snack with a pat of butter and a little honey! OR this amazing Honey Butter.
a piece of best ever cornbread on a white plate being drizzled with syrup

I hope you give this recipe for Best Ever Cornbread a try in your kitchen.

a couple plates of cornbread made with yellow cake mix, drizzled with syrup and honey

More Cornbread Recipes

If you love cornbread then you should definitely check out some more of these recipes:

  • Sweet Cornbread Muffins
  • Buttermilk Cornbread

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I would love to hear your review, especially if you have tips and tricks to add! Pop down to the comment section and connect with me

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Best Ever Corn Bread

An unbelievably tasty and moist cornbread that is made with 2 corn bread mixes and 1 yellow cake mix for a perfect balance of sweet and savory. 
4.69 from 64 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
Servings: 1 cake
Author: Susie Weinrich

Ingredients

  • 1 Betty Crocker yellow cake mix**
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 boxes Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • 5 eggs

Serving

  • Optionally make a spread for serving- - Honey Butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350.
  • Prepare a 9×13 pan with baking spray or oil. You can also use 2- 8×8 or 9×9 pans. (If you use a glass pan you will probably cook the entire 35 minutes, in a dark/non-stick pan start checking around 27-30 minutes.)
  • Mix all ingredients by hand, just until combined. Pour mixture into the prepared 9×13 pan.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Recipe Tips and Notes:

You can use any brand yellow cake mix that calls for 3 eggs, 1 cup water, and ½ cup oil.
Did you make this recipe?Connect with me and let me know by commenting below!
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I hope you enjoy every bite of this cornbread!!!

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Originally posted 8-12-17 * Photos Updated 3-21-19

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Susie Weinrich is the recipe developer, food photographer, and content creator behind Mom's Dinner. She has over 20 years experience in the food industry. Currently, Susie shares all her recipes and food knowledge on Mom's Dinner. You will find her recipes are easy to follow and full of tips and tricks to make sure the recipe you are making turns out perfect!

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  1. Carol K says

    May 02, 2019 at 6:50 pm

    Can you use butter in place of oil?

    Reply
    • Susie says

      May 03, 2019 at 2:35 pm

      I have to be honest I have not tried that. However, I believe melted butter is usually a perfectly fine sub for oil, in baking. If you try it PLEASE come back and let me know!

      Reply
    • Kathy says

      December 10, 2019 at 10:04 am

      Yes.. .worked great. This was a big hit last night at a carry in. Only difference was I used a Pillsbury cake mix., and a glass pan. Cooking time was spot on for me. Will definitely repeat.

      Reply
  2. Carmíne says

    May 01, 2019 at 7:06 pm

    It sounds delicious, just wondering do I need to add the ingredients that goes w the yellow and the corn mix on top of what you have for this recipe?

    Reply
    • Susie says

      May 01, 2019 at 8:13 pm

      No, just the ingredients on the recipe.

      Reply
  3. Pam says

    April 24, 2019 at 7:06 pm

    3 stars
    If you like sweet cornbread than this a good recipe but if you are expecting a more savory tips of cornbread you will be disappointed

    Reply
  4. D says

    April 11, 2019 at 8:13 pm

    1 star
    Too sweet, taste like cake with a coarse texture. Will not make again

    Reply
  5. Karen says

    March 25, 2019 at 8:08 am

    Do I need to lower the temp of the oven if use a non-stick/dark pan?

    Reply
    • Susie says

      March 25, 2019 at 8:26 am

      The last time I made it I used a non-stick dark pan and it came out fine. I would just start checking it at about 27 minutes. (I will make that note in the recipe, thank you!!!)

      Reply
  6. Dawn Hefley says

    March 08, 2019 at 2:29 pm

    5 stars, so moist. So easy. Plenty to go around. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Susie says

      March 09, 2019 at 7:30 pm

      So glad you loved it!

      Reply
  7. Beth sullivan says

    March 04, 2019 at 4:53 pm

    This is the best corn bread. This will be my new go to with chilli for our super bowl party. Your corn bread reminds me a little of the sally Lynn bread we used to get at one of the taverns in colonial Williamsburg. The wonderful thing was it was easy to make. Any special ideas for freezing it.
    Beth

    Reply
    • Susie says

      March 04, 2019 at 8:32 pm

      All the hearts!!!! Thank you for your feedback! I have not tried to freeze these (we eat it too fast), but I think you definitely can. Just slice the cornbread into squares and freeze that way. Then thaw on the counter for a few hours, and finish for 30 seconds in the microwave.

      Reply
  8. Lisa A Bowen says

    February 26, 2019 at 3:51 pm

    Has anyone baked this in cupcake pans? What would be the cooking temp/time?

    Reply
    • Susie says

      February 26, 2019 at 4:40 pm

      I have! I don’t recall the exact times, it’s been a while, but it should be around 15 minutes @ 350 degrees. If they are not done after 15 minutes, pop them back in for a minute or two until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the tops are golden.
      Thanks for checking out this recipe!!

      Reply
  9. Denise says

    February 17, 2019 at 10:37 am

    The best cornbread ever super moist and absolutely delish drizzled with honey…

    Reply
    • Susie says

      February 18, 2019 at 8:32 am

      Thank you! I’m so glad you love it

      Reply
  10. Janet says

    January 31, 2019 at 6:47 am

    5 stars
    I made this and oh my goodness it is delicious, so moist and easy. Thanks for sharing this
    .

    Reply
  11. Janet says

    January 30, 2019 at 3:21 pm

    5 stars
    Oh thus looks so yummy I can’t wait to sink my teeth into this one along with my homemade beef and barley soup. Good stuff for a very cold Ohio supper I will let you know tomorrow how it turned out?😋

    Reply
    • Susie says

      January 30, 2019 at 6:11 pm

      Stay warm out there! It is FREEZING here is KS.

      Reply
  12. Lauren Grant | Zestful Kitchen says

    January 25, 2019 at 9:15 am

    5 stars
    OMG this is going on our Sunday night dinner menu! This looks so good!

    Reply
  13. Tawnie Kroll says

    January 21, 2019 at 9:56 am

    5 stars
    Omg, drooling!! This corn bread looks incredible!!

    Reply
  14. Andrea Howe says

    January 19, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    5 stars
    My whole family loves cornbread! Thank you for this simple recipe

    Reply
  15. John says

    August 12, 2018 at 12:04 pm

    5 stars
    I am ready for some fall weather, chili and THIS cornbread!

    Reply
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