Pumpkin cornbread is the perfect twist this fall for the crumbly, sweet side dish everyone loves. Cornbread with a touch of pumpkin mixed with fall spices.

Experience the cozy flavors of autumn with a twist in this pumpkin cornbread recipe! This delightful recipe combines the sweetness of pumpkin with the comforting taste of cornbread, resulting in a moist and flavorful side dish.
The rich pumpkin puree adds a hint of sweetness, while the cornmeal brings a hearty and wholesome texture. The warm aromas of cinnamon and nutmeg will fill your kitchen, creating an inviting ambiance that perfectly complements the cozy season.
Serve it warm with a dollop of butter or pair it with a hearty soup for a comforting autumn meal.
How To Make Pumpkin Cornbread
Ingredients needed
- Cornmeal
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Canned pumpkin
- Baking powder
- Egg
- Milk
- Butter
- Spices (listed below)

Making the pumpkin cornbread recipe
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Now, in a bowl beat the eggs, then gradually pour in the melted butter. Then, whisk in the pumpkin and lastly the milk. In a separate bowl combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and spices. Combine the dry and wet ingredients.
- Add the batter into a baking dish then bake for 40 minutes or until the you can insert a toothpick and it comes out clean.
- Allow the cornbread to cool before slicing and serving. Enjoy.
What to serve with pumpkin cornbread
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Pumpkin Cornbread
Equipment
- 9×9 baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 2 large egg
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 8 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉.
- Now, in a bowl beat the eggs, then gradually pour in the melted butter. Then, whisk in the pumpkin and lastly the milk. In a separate bowl combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and spices. Combine the dry and wet ingredients. Then, fold in the honey or maple syrup if you plan to use it. Make sure it's last.
- Add the batter into a baking dish then bake for 40 minutes or until the you can insert a toothpick and it comes out clean.
- Allow the cornbread to cool before slicing and serving. Enjoy.