Ingredients

1cupcornmeal

1cupbuttermilk

1cupall-purpose flour

1tspbaking powder

½tsp.baking soda

½tsp.salt

¼cupbuttermelted

⅔cupapplesauceunsweetened

2Tbsp.honey

⅓cupgranulated sugar

2largeeggs

½cupbuttersalted, softened

⅓cuphoney

¼cuppowdered sugar

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal and buttermilk until well blended, allow to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, set aside.

Add melted butter, applesauce, honey, and sugar to cornmeal mixture and whisk until well combined.

Stir in eggs. Stir in dry ingredients and whisk just until combine and no longer lumpy. Pour mixture into a greased 8×8 dish and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool about 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with whipped honey butter.

In a mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, whip together all ingredients until light and fluffy for about 2 minutes.