Coconut Cornbread is a sweet, nutty twist on traditional cornbread; made with unexpected ingredients then topped with zesty lime butter. Whether you enjoy this as a snack or a side with a hearty meal, one thing is for certain... You will be reaching for seconds!
Equipment
10-inch cast iron skillet
Ingredients
1stickSalted butter, melted
2Eggs
1cupButtermilk
1/2cupBrown sugar
1/3cupSugar
1/4cupVegetable oil
1/4cupCoconut cream
1tspVanilla extract
2tspCoconut extract
1/2tspKosher salt
2tspBaking powder
1cupCornmeal
1 1/2cups All-purpose flour
1/2cupShredded coconut, additional for topping
4tbspButter, room temperature
1tbspLime zest
2tspsLime juice
2tspsSugar
pichKosher or flake salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, brown sugar, sugar, vegetable oil, coconut cream, vanilla extract, and coconut extract. Whisk until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together kosher salt, baking powder, cornmeal, all-purpose flour, and shredded coconut. Add to wet ingredients and mix until smooth, about 10-15 seconds
Spray a 10-inch oven-safe skillet with nonstick baking spray and add batter to the skillet. Sprinkle with additional coconut shreds and bake for 35 minutes, until golden brown.
To make the lime butter, combine butter, lime zest, lime juice, sugar, and salt in a small bowl and mix together. Spread on top of a slice of coconut cornbread.