1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt. 2 In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, and egg. 3 Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the cornbread tough. 4 Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 5 Serve warm with butter and honey. Here are some additional tips for making golden sweet cornbread: Use fresh ingredients. Fresh cornmeal and buttermilk will give your cornbread a better flavor and texture. Don’t overmix the batter. Overmixing can make your cornbread tough. Bake the cornbread until it is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.