I think cornbread is one of those things that will start a debate depending on where you are. Kind of like chili. Beans or no beans? I know some people are very passionate about their chili, and usually for those people, it can only be one way or the other.
I have found that cornbread often falls into the same debates. Sweet or not sweet.
When it comes to cornbread and chili, I’ll admit that I don’t draw a line either way. I like chili with beans, and without beans. And I like cornbread both sweet and not sweet. Although I would say that I tend to lean towards the sweet side. But really, I just love bread so much that I’ll take it any way I can get it!
I mention this, because if you don’t like your cornbread sweet, turn away now. This cornbread defnitely leans towards the sweet side. So sweet, in fact, that some people might even think it’s cake instead of cornbread! (Well, technically, it kind of is…)
I heard of this cornbread recipe forever ago, and have always wanted to try it. It is a knock-off of the cornbread at Boston Market. I’ve been to Boston Market, but it’s probably been 10 years, so honestly, I don’t remember their cornbread. But everyone raves about it. If you have ever been, and you love that cornbread, you won’t believe how easy it is to make at home.
2 Corn bread mixes. Cake mix. Ingredients called for on the boxes. Bake, and you are done. See – I told you it is easy!! Sweet? Definitely. Delicious? Definitely. Easy? Definitely. This is pretty much a fool-proof recipe. And hey – any excuse to eat cake with dinner is a good one, right?
This knock-off from a popular restaurant chain will satisfy any sweet cornbread lovers.
Ingredients
- 2 (8.5-oz) boxes Jiffy cornbread mix
- 1 (18.5-oz) box yellow cake mix
- 5 eggs
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients until combined. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
Looks amazing! I’ve never tried it with cake mix but I do want to now!
This sounds delicious! I love cornbread and mine has to be sweet!
Ooooh, this sounds so good! I’ve never been to Boston Market, but I love cornbread! Thanks for the shortcut recipe!
I do like my cornbread sweet, but my fiance loves the BM version!
I love cornbread that is sweet so this is for me. Copycat recipes are great.
Holy smokes those pictures are bananas! I need a piece now. We love sweet cornbread in this house. I have never heard of use cake mix or tasted the Boston market version but I need to now. Wow.
It looks delicious and so smooth! Great texture.
Cheers,
Rosa
I love that you used brown paper in the styling…makes it look so rustic and perfect for the food!
Ohhhh that looks so good! I mean really.
Cake for dinner?? I’m sold!
i have fond memories of eating lots of this as a kid–plus the cinnamon apples there
can’t wait to try sometime!
I tend to enjoy the sweeter cornbread, so this is right up my alley. Looks delicious!
Yum, yum, yum. I love cornbread! This looks amazing Deborah!
I held my breath to see if you were on the right side of chili and cornbread. You have passed the test. This recipe looks great!
I’m a desserts girl all the way, so is it any surprise that I like my cornbread to taste like cake? I doubt it. This sounds delicious!
Cornbread sounds so wonderful right now. Alas, we are not eating much of anything with processed flour. I will tell you that we prefer less sugar, though, and bacon crumbs in the batter make it delicious. Beautiful photos!
Oh My! I have never thought about using cake mix with Jiffy. We are big fans of Jiffy in our house. We have a couple recipes on our blog for cornbread from ones infused with green chilies for a hot restaurant copy to very sweet. We even top our sweet ones with honey…we must love the sweet more! Thanks for the recipe!
I love sweet cornbread! This looks delicious!
I’m not at all controversial about chili and cornbread–I like any and all. Throw jalapenos in either and my heart explodes with happiness!
your cornbread looks perfect!
Cake mix in cornbread? This sounds right up my alley!
I love cornbread and love boston market own. Made it for dinner and its a hit now. Thanks for the recipe.
@Dee, I’m so glad it was a hit!
This is very tasty! I am so glad you posted this recipe. I have a similar recipe for this at my website. I love that you baked this in a 9 x 13 inch pan. I think this helps create more servings.
Wow!! I love Boston Market corn bread and was thrilled to find your recipe! I made it tonight and everyone in my family said the same thing… “Delicious!” It’s a keeper! Thanks for sharing!!
This is the only recipe I use. Perfect everytime …. sweet and good for everything.
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