This vegan cornbread is so soft, fluffy, and moist! It’s the perfect companion to your favorite chilis, soups, and more!
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If you’ve ever wondered how to make vegan cornbread just like they do in the south, then this recipe is going to make you so happy!
Cornbread is a soft, fluffy, crumbly alternative to bread and rolls and is a classic comfort food.
Whether you want something delicious to pair with your chili or soup recipes, this classic southern cornbread will hit the spot every single time.
It’s super easy to make! All you need is a bowl, a skillet (or baking dish), and 10 pantry staple ingredients.
I wouldn’t even judge you for eating it straight out of the pan.
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Why This Cornbread
Texture
We have worked a long time on truly perfecting this recipe. It’s soft, fluffy, yet the perfect cornbread crumbliness (spell check says that’s really a word). This recipe is simply a delight to take a bite into.
Easy
We live for easy recipes around here. No one has the time to spend all day making one recipe. You need one bowl, one skillet (or baking dish) and just 10 ingredients.
Pantry Staples
Speaking of ingredients, for the most part, people keep all these ingredients on hand in their pantries. The only exception really is cornmeal, but once you make this recipe even that will be a pantry staple!
That means you can make this recipe at any time or just because you want!
Notes on ingredients
Flour
We use all-purpose flour for this recipe.
Substitute: If you’d like to make this recipe gluten free, try our gluten free vegan cornbread recipe.
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is a coarse flour made from grinding up dried corn. It is not as fine as wheat flour. In some parts of the world, this may also be called corn flour.
Non-Dairy Butter
We’re using this in the recipe for the fat. It helps the softness of the cornbread when finished and adds moisture to the recipe for the perfect texture.
Maple Syrup
This is adding some sweetness right into the recipe, and also helping us crispy up our edges when mixed with the non-dairy butter.
What should I serve with my cornbread?
Honestly chili is the best with cornbread. Or thicker stews. Some of our favorites are:
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Easy Vegan Cornbread
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups non-dairy milk (360g)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (15g)
- ½ cup dark brown sugar (110g)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (40g)
- 1 cup all purpose flour (125g)
- 1 ¾ cups cornmeal (260g)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil
- 2 ½ tablespoons vegan butter, melted but not hot (+2 tablespoons for greasing skillet)
Optional "Honey Butter" Glaze
- 2 tablespoons agave
- 2 tablespoons non-dairy butter, melted
Instructions
- Position oven rack to the middle. Preheat oven to 425˚F (220˚C). Place a 10 inch (25cm) cast iron skillet in oven to preheat. *If you don't have a cast iron skillet, grease a 9×9 baking dish and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cup non-dairy milk and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (this makes a vegan buttermilk). Let sit for 10 minutes.
- To the same bowl, add ½ cup brown sugar and 2 tablespoon maple syrup and whisk together until combined. Add in 1 cup flour, then the remaining dry ingredients: 1 ¾ cups cornmeal, 2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon baking soda. Use a spatula to combine until almost no dry ingredients remain, careful not to overmix. Add 3 tablespoon oil and 2 ½ tablespoon vegan butter and fold just until there's no dry ingredients remaining. It should be the consistency of pancake batter.
- Carefully take preheated skillet out of the oven and use a pastry brush to spread the remaining 2 tablespoon melted butter across the bottom and up the sides of the skillet. Pour batter into greased pan (it will start to sizzle, that's ok) and use a spatula to spread into an even layer.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick come out clean. Best served warmed.
Optional "Honey Butter" Glaze
- While cornbread is baking, mix together 2 tablespoon agave and 2 tablespoon melted non-dairy butter. As soon as the cornbread comes pour or brush overtop.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! This cornbread will last for 3-5 days stored in an air tight container. Best heated before serving.
Yes!
Make sure that the dairy free butter you are using is also soy free. Also you can use any dairy free milk that is safe for your family/yourself.
Finally, you can make them with gluten free measure for measure flour and follow our vegan gluten free corn bread recipe.
This post was originally published September 2019 and updated November 2024 and again in November 2025.
Oh my gosh I have been wasting my time and corn flour on other recipes because this is the ONE. I’ll never stray from this recipe.
So glad that you enjoyed it!
I double checked and did exactly as the recipe said but my bread is not cooking through…. Besides that it tastes good but Idk why no one else seems to have that issue, otherwise id recommend changing the amount of liquid to 1 cup. Also I want to add: I’m not american so having something corn/dinner related so sweet is totally new to my taste buds
Sorry to hear that it didn’t work for you. Are you used to converting to cups? I only ask b/c you say you aren’t American and hope to troubleshoot the issue
This was one of the first vegan alternative recipes I tried after deciding to go plant based and WAAAOOOWWWW! This is the best cornbread I’ve ever had, vegan or not. I will never in my LIFE go back to a jiffy or a boxed cornbread lol. Thanks! Love you guys!
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Simple and delicious recipe. This is now my favorite. I use a KA gluten free flour and it is amazing.
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Absolutely delicious!
So happy to hear you like it!
This is so delicious!!! Like the other comment, this was my second time making this bread, and it’s even more terrific than I remember! Perfect with anything!!!! Thank you guys!❤️
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Love this recipe! My family loves it This is the second time I’m making it , it’s my go to cornbread recipe. Thank you! Keep making those delicious recipes
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