My parents have had this beehive baking mold sitting in a curio cupboard for years. Brand spanking new and never used once. Every time I’m over and see it I think of just how much I want to make cornbread in it. So I swiped it and here we are. Beautiful little beehive shaped cornbread cakes.
This cornbread is perfect. Nice and dense, moist and just slightly crumbly. It’s full of honey flavor and buttery goodness. I still like a large amount of butter and honey on top, though. It just seems right.
If you don’t have a beehive shaped cake pan(I’m guessing the chances of that are pretty low), you could use any other type of mini mold pan(mini bundts would be fun!). And if you don’t have or don’t want to use a mold pan, this recipe makes fabulous muffins!
I’ve received several emails asking about the pan that I used for the cornbread, so I thought I would provide the amazon link for those who are interested.
- 1 C. Yellow Cornmeal
- 1 C. Flour
- 1 T. Baking Powder
- ½ C. Sugar
- 1 t. Salt
- 1 C. Whole Milk
- 2 large Eggs
- ½ stick Butter(4 T.), melted
- ¼ C. Honey
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, butter, and honey.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Place muffin liners in a 12 cup muffin tin. Divide the batter evenly among the papers.
- If using a mini mold pan, grease the pan with non stick spray and divide the batter between each mold.
- Bake for 15 minutes(for muffins) and 20-25 minutes(for mini cakes).
Recipe courtesy of: Patrick and Gina Neely.
I seriously LOVE cornbread! I could eat it with just about everything. Unfortunately I don’t have this cute little beehive mold, but I sure can do muffins!
Haha, I doubt anyone has a beehive mold, it’s totally random! I’m not sure I could ever make anything BUT cornbread in it 😉
That is the CUTEST little mold!!! I’m going to check on eBay to see if I can find an adorable and unusual mold.
My uncle used to call me the “Cornbread Kid” and I can’t wait to try this recipe using a muffin pan.
Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks Laura! And your welcome! Good luck finding a fun mold, these sure are more fun to eat shaped like a beehive!
A-MA-ZING!! I didn’t have any small pans, so I baked mine in a round pie pan for 25 minutes. I couldn’t wait and tried it hot 😅. It is sweet, moist, perfectly crumbly. Thank you kayley!!
So glad you liked it! =)
I love cornbread and the honey in this one makes me want to try it! Plus that cute beehive mold is awesome! Has your mom noticed it missing yet?
Thanks Toodie! I’m a smooth criminal. Slid the pan out, baked, slid the pan back. Just kidding! I asked =)
These are so cute! I’m looking for a cornbread recipe to go with navy beans for a pot luck. Do you think this would work, or is it too sweet?
Thanks Whitney! I personally think it would work just fine, but I prefer my cornbread with a little sweetness to it =)
This is on the menu for tonight in my mini bundt pans…that I’ve never used!! I have no doubt it will be as delicious as all the other recipes of yours that I’ve tried! Thanks, Kayley, you rock!
I hope it turns out great! I make it at least once a week, haha. And you’re welcome! Thank YOU for reading my blog =)
Kayley, I have a 6 cake beehive mold that is cast iron (heavy) and painted yellow enamel on the bottom. Does thst sound like the mold you have? I have had a hard time baking cupcakes in it without them getting too brown. I am wondering if cornbread would work better! If yours is cast iron, did you place pan directly on oven rack…or did you place on a cookie sheet before baking? Also…how full did you fill the cups? The cast iron baking pan can be purchased on amazon.com for $14.95.
Angie, that is exactly the same pan that I have! It can be placed directly on the oven rack to bake. My cornbread has never gotten too brown on top, but you could try reducing the heat and baking for a little longer. I divide this recipe evenly among the cups, I believe they end up about 3/4 full each. Thank you for sharing where the pan can be purchased, I had no idea where it could be found! Happy baking! =)
Thanks for getting back to me! I’m buying my ingredients now…excited to see if they turn out as cute as yours! Thanks again! 🙂
I hate you after seeing this because I can’t find that mold or anything like it. My parents are new beekeepers and it would go great with their amazing honey.
Haha, you can actually get the exact same pan I have through Amazon. Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GWRF942/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1395101304&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40
This recipe sounds amazing. Can’t wait to make it! Oh and just an FYI if you go to amazon and search “beehive cupcake pan” the pans are there!! 🙂
Thank you Nancy! I hope you get to make it soon! Thanks for the pan info, I think I need to put a link in the post!
I bought one of these beehive molds after seeing it here. I made this cornbread in those little beehive molds and they are completely delightful. My husband and 88 yr old dad couldn’t get enough of them…. Such a great recipe and so fun to make!! Making them again tonight- first made them with my chicken chili and tonight with “Kentucky ” stew.
Thank you Kay! I’m so glad you liked them! Isn’t that mold so fun? I’ve got to get figuring out some other fun recipes to use them with!
I have the exact same story! My mother in law bought this exact pan from Deseret Book in SLC about 4 years ago. She never used it and I had always loved it, so I adopted last time we were there 🙂 and I’m so excited to make these little cakes with it 🙂
That’s awesome, Angie! Isn’t it the cutest pan!? I love that you adopted your in-law’s too 😉
These look amazing!! A couple of questions about the recipe:
What type of cornmeal and flour are you using? I just wanted to double check. I figure it’s self rising cornmeal and all purpose flour, but wasn’t sure if it was a bread flour.
Thanks!!
Thanks Beth! Just regular basic cornmeal and all purpose flour 🙂
Does anyone know where I can get one of these beehive cupcake pans? None on Amazon or anywhere else that I have looked online! Thanks!
Hello! I’ve had great success with this recipe (my fiancé is a beekeeper so we have no shortage of honey!) with a 6 loaf pan but do you have any suggestions on altering and cooking temperature and/or time for a 24 count mini muffin tin?
I just picked up this cake pan on clearance in Sur La Table, going to try this recipe tomorrow…seems perfect, thanks!
I have made these twice now, super delicious! I have enough batter for 9 beehive cakes. They don’t last long in my house. 🙂