Make the best Southern cornbread with this easy-to-make recipe!
The combined ingredients of Jiffy, brown sugar, sugar, butter, sour cream, and vanilla creates a flavorful, moist, sweet cornbread.

It turns out absolutely delicious. This recipe is a double batch because it is so tasty and moist, one batch is never enough!
Watch how to make:

Ingredients
Here is a list of the ingredients you will need to make this Southern cornbread recipe:
- Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix-You can use different corn muffin mix, but for this recipe, Jiffy works best.
- eggs
- salt- You need a very coarse salt such as coarse Kosher salt.
- sugar
- brown sugar- I like using light brown sugar, but the original recipe uses dark brown. Brown sugar gives a stronger molasses flavor. It is up to your preference.
- whole milk
- sour cream
- vanilla
- butter-melted

Steps
Follow these steps to make sweet cornbread.
- Pour Jiffy Corn Muffin mix into a large mixing bowl. Break up any clumps.
- Add sugar, brown sugar, eggs, milk, sour cream, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Mix until smooth.
- On the bottom of a greased 9x 13 inch metal baking dish, sprinkle very coarse salt.
- Pour batter over the salt and spread evenly.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 27 to 30 minutes.
Note
This recipe uses a metal baking dish. Metal baking dishes are better for baking quick breads and muffins than glass. If you use a glass baking dish, you will need to adjust the baking time.

Where I found this recipe
I wish I could take credit for creating this recipe, I actually found this recipe on TikTok by creator Chopslap.
On his TikTok channel, he has several great recipes and cooking tips.
He is also very funny, so I highly recommend him.
When I first saw the video, it looked so tasty, I had to try it.
When I ate my first piece and realized this really was the best Southern cornbread recipe EVER, I had to share with my readers!
I did make some minor adjustments and had some minor trial and errors I learned from:
Adjustments
- He used dark brown sugar, I used light brown sugar.
- I doubled his recipe because one batch is not enough for any sized crowd... it disappears too quickly.
- Originally, I tried doubling it in a 9x9 inch baking dish and it overflowed-do not do that!
- When doubling the recipe, I did not double the vanilla amount.
- He uses a metal bread loaf pan for the single batch. He does not suggest a glass pan for this recipe, and I agree with him. The metal will cook more even and help with keeping it moist.

Like this recipe? Then you will also like:
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When you make this Southern cornbread recipe, tell me what you think in the comment section! I would love to hear back! My readers will too.
Also post your picture of your cornbread on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!
Recipe

Southern Cornbread Recipe
Equipment
- 9 x 13 in metal baking dish
Ingredients
- 2 Boxes Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix Each box is 8.5 oz
- 8 tablespoons butter melted
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅔ cup milk
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- coarse salt
Instructions
- Pour 2 boxes of Jiffy Corn Muffin mix into a large mixing bowl. Break up any clumps.
- Add ⅔ cup sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, 2 eggs, ⅔ cup milk, ⅔ cup sour cream, 8 tablespoons melted butter, and 1 tablespoon vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- On the bottom of a greased 9x 13 inch metal baking dish, sprinkle coarse salt.
- Pour batter over the salt and spread evenly.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 27 to 30 minutes.