Make the best Southern cornbread with this easy-to-make recipe! The combined ingredients of Jiffy corn muffin mix, 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!

Southern cornbread on a white plate with honey to the side

"Good morning! I was a little timid of your recipe, being our family is the no sugar-white cornmeal type of Southerners for the most part. Girl, let me tell you, though, this was outstanding, and even my Grannie enjoyed this recipe. That in its self it a HUGE compliment! I am so glad we decided to give this recipe a go. I will be making it more often! Have a beautiful day!"

★★★★★- Heidy Linn

Is Southern cornbread supposed to be sweet?

This cornbread is different than the traditional versions you might find in restaurants. It's sweeter, richer, and a bit more dense, almost like a cake with a noticeably deeper flavor. Don't let the sweetness fool you. That touch of sweetness actually balances the salty, smoky meats that cornbread is typically served with such as pulled pork, barbecue chicken, and smoked ribs.

The most common reaction after the first bite? "Oh wow!" I hope you love it as much as we do. Enjoy! Xoxo~Katie.

southern cornbread ingredients-Jiffy, sugar, eggs, brown sugar, sour cream, butter, milk

Ingredient notes and substitutions

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- You can substitute with real Greek yogurt.
vanilla
butter- Salted or unsalted butter will work.

*The full recipe with ingredient measurements is located at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Steps

Follow these steps to make sweet fluffy cornbread.

Pour Jiffy Corn Muffin mix into a large bowl. Break up any clumps.
Add sugar, brown sugar, eggs, milk, sour cream, melted butter, and vanilla.
Mix until wet ingredients are smooth.
On the bottom of a greased 9x 13 inch metal baking dish, sprinkle very coarse salt.
Pour cornbread mixture over the salt and spread evenly.
Bake at 375 degrees for 27 to 30 minutes. Rest 5 minutes or more before serving.

Watch how to make

Baking Tip

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.

slice of moist cornbread on a sliver serving spatula

What makes this cornbread so moist?

This cornbread is moist because:

the sour cream adds tenderness
butter adds richness
the added sugar retains the moisture
the metal pan promotes even baking

About the recipe

I wish I could take credit for creating this southern style cornbread 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!

Adjustments

I did make some minor adjustments and had some minor trial and errors I learned from:

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.

plates stacked on a blue and white checkered napkin with cornbread on top

These recipes will go perfect with this sweet and moist cornbread!

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!

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Southern Cornbread Recipe

Make the best Southern cornbread with this easy to make recipe! The combined ingredients of Jiffy corn muffin mix, brown sugar, sugar, butter, sour cream, and vanilla creates a sweet, flavorful, moist cornbread. It turns out absolutely delicious!

5 from 13 votes

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Course: Bread

Cuisine: Southern

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 27

Total Time: 32

Servings:

Calories: 269kcal

Author: Katie Crenshaw

Equipment

9 x 13 in metal baking dish

Ingredients

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.

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Notes

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.

Nutrition- Nutrition info is based on estimation only.

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Ingredient notes and substitutions

Steps

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Baking Tip