A knock-off from a popular restaurant chain, this Boston Market Cornbread will satisfy any sweet cornbread lovers.
If you love cornbread, you should also try this Corn Muffin Recipe or this traditional Cornbread Recipe.
I think cornbread is one of those things that will start a debate depending on where you are. Kind of like chili. Beans or no beans? I know some people are very passionate about their chili, and usually for those people, it can only be one way or the other.
I have found that cornbread often falls into the same debates. Sweet or not sweet.
When it comes to cornbread and chili, I’ll admit that I don’t draw a line either way. I like chili with beans, and without beans. And I like cornbread both sweet and not sweet. Although I would say that I tend to lean towards the sweet side. But really, I just love bread so much that I’ll take it any way I can get it!
I mention this, because if you don’t like your cornbread sweet, turn away now. This cornbread definitely leans towards the sweet side. So sweet, in fact, that some people might even think it’s cake instead of cornbread! (Well, technically, it kind of is…)
I heard of this cornbread recipe forever ago, and have always wanted to try it. It is a knock-off of the cornbread at Boston Market. I’ve been to Boston Market, but it’s been so many years ago, so honestly, I don’t remember their cornbread. But everyone raves about it. If you have ever been, and you love that cornbread, you won’t believe how easy it is to make at home.
2 Corn bread mixes. Cake mix. Ingredients called for on the boxes. Bake, and you are done. See – I told you it is easy!! Sweet? Definitely. Delicious? Definitely. Easy? Definitely. This is pretty much a fool-proof recipe. And hey – any excuse to eat cake with dinner is a good one, right?
Ingredients
- Cornbread Mix: I have only tested this recipe using Jiffy cornbread mix, but I’m sure other brands will work.
- Yellow Cake Mix: I’ve been making this recipe for years and years – before the size of cake mixes started shrinking. Luckily, this worked with the larger cake mixes and it still works with the smaller cake mixes. Just make sure it is a cake mix that is for a 9×13-inch cake.
- Eggs: If you have time, room temperature eggs will work the best.
- Milk: I use 2%, but whole milk or even 1% would be fine.
- Oil: You’ll want a neutral flavored oil, like vegetable oil or canola oil.
How to Make Boston Market Cornbread
PREP: Preheat the oven and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
MIX: Mix all of your ingredients together. Pour this into your prepared baking dish.
BAKE: Bake until it is cooked through, then let it cool slightly before cutting and serving.
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Boston Market Cornbread
Ingredients
- 2 (8.5-oz each) boxes Jiffy cornbread mix
- 1 box yellow cake mix (sized for a 9×13-inch cake – see notes)
- 5 eggs
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients until combined. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
Vi says
is this recipe using the 1 cornbread mix on your previous page or two mixes?
Deborah says
This recipe uses the 2 cornbread mixes.
Vesta says
I have made this for years. However, instead of a regular box of cake mix, I use one Jiffy Yellow Cake mix and the two boxes of Jiffy Corn Bread Mix using the ingredients called for on each box. Not as sweet as using the bigger cake mix, but still yummy!
Deborah says
I’ve never seen the Jiffy cake mix – I’m going to have to go on a search and try this! Thanks!
Walter says
This will fill a 9 x 13 pan without overflowing?
Cheryl says
I have made something similar. But I use 1 box of Jiffy corn bread mix and 1 box of jiffy yellow cake mix. Follow directions for both and I make each in a seperate bowl and then combine them. I believe the oven temp I used was the one that called for the lower temp. and cooked till the looked done and a tooth pick came out clean. They are delicious.
Jessica says
Made this for thanksgiving and it was a hit! Thank you for the recipe 🙂
Julianne says
I can’t wait to make this but I have a question about the cake mix size. The Pillsbury and Duncan Hines one that I have are 15.25 oz. The one you stated is 18.5 oz. I don’t think I’ve seen one that size. What brand did you use and I’ll look for that one.
Thank you !!
Deborah says
Sorry – your comment got lost in spam! The cake mix manufacturers downsized, so the size used to be 18.5, and now they are 15.25. I haven’t tried it with the new size, but I’m guessing it would still turn out. You could always add a few extra tablespoons of flour if you want to as well.
Gwen says
This is the only recipe I use. Perfect everytime …. sweet and good for everything.
Debbie says
Wow!! I love Boston Market corn bread and was thrilled to find your recipe! I made it tonight and everyone in my family said the same thing… “Delicious!” It’s a keeper! Thanks for sharing!!
Stephanie @CopyKat.com says
This is very tasty! I am so glad you posted this recipe. I have a similar recipe for this at my website. I love that you baked this in a 9 x 13 inch pan. I think this helps create more servings.
Dee says
I love cornbread and love boston market own. Made it for dinner and its a hit now. Thanks for the recipe.
Deborah says
@Dee, I’m so glad it was a hit!
Chels R. says
Cake mix in cornbread? This sounds right up my alley!
Becky at Vintage Mixer says
your cornbread looks perfect!
Danguole says
I’m not at all controversial about chili and cornbread–I like any and all. Throw jalapenos in either and my heart explodes with happiness!
Jennifer | Mother Thyme says
I love sweet cornbread! This looks delicious!
Twin Tables says
Oh My! I have never thought about using cake mix with Jiffy. We are big fans of Jiffy in our house. We have a couple recipes on our blog for cornbread from ones infused with green chilies for a hot restaurant copy to very sweet. We even top our sweet ones with honey…we must love the sweet more! Thanks for the recipe!