Easy Pumpkin Cornbread is sweet and moist and with a touch of fall pumpkin flavor! Baked into mini muffins or in a pan, this is a maple cinnamon treat that is sure to please.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease or spray 8 x 8 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, maple syrup and vanilla. Stir in the pumpkin puree until combined.
In a medium bowl, combine the corn meal, flour. brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until well blended.
Scrape batter into prepared pan and bake 30 - 35 minutes, until top of cornbread is golden and center is firm to the touch. Edges should be pulling away from the pan.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving.
Chef Tips
Note - whole or 2% milk can be used for this recipe.Note - regular vegetable oil can be substituted for canola oilIf baking in mini muffin tin, reduce baking time to 20 - 25 minutes.