Cayman Islands Cornbread
Experience a taste of the tropics with Cayman Islands Cornbread, a delightful twist on classic cornbread infused with rich, island-inspired flavors. This recipe combines the tender crumb of traditional cornbread with the tropical sweetness of coconut milk and shredded coconut, creating a moist and slightly sweet treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Simple to prepare and ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a versatile side dish that pairs beautifully with savory mains or can even be enjoyed as a standalone snack. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this golden, coconut-kissed cornbread will transport your taste buds to a sun-soaked Caribbean getaway.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 0.5 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk the melted butter, coconut milk, and beaten eggs until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the shredded coconut until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cornbread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice into squares and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2741 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.5 g | 180% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.9 g | 444% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 628 mg | 209% | |
| Sodium | 2741 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 350.7 g | 128% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.7 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 121.0 g | ||
| Protein | 39.2 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 119 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 823 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
