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Ingredients
For the cornbread:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup stone-ground yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 stick butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the sauce:
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1 (15.5 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
- 1 (12-ounce) can maraschino cherries, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup brandy
- Whipped cream, for serving
- Special equipment: 1 (9-inch) cast iron skillet
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
In a large bowl, mix together flour, cornmeal, heavy cream, eggs, butter, brown sugar, baking powder and salt.
In the cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add sugar and butter and let melt. When melted, remove from heat and add remaining ingredients. Be sure to place maraschino cherries evenly throughout. Pour in batter and smooth top with a spatula. Bake 25 minutes, until cornbread is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
To serve: place a platter over skillet and invert cake. It should slide out easily. Slice into wedges and serve warm with whipped cream.
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By abbaka_12391574
Ripley, 82
on January 28, 2012
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I baked this today (the only thing I did different was I used a Jiffy mix in place of the "from scratch" cornbread and just added the melted butter and brown sugar and I used 2 oz of honey whiskey rather than brandy, because it's what I had on hand. The first thing my husband and kids said was it was beautiful with the pretty fruit, especially the cherries. Then they tried it and they RAVED. It is DELICIOUS!
By cbkendrick
Missouri
on August 02, 2011
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This recipe went in "The Vault." My whole family loved it, and of course it made me look like a rock star cook! I wouldn't change a thing. The presentation is beautiful and the taste is amazing. Thanks Sunny!
By piperyendor
on August 01, 2011
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Extremely tasty. I made this for a family party and everyone enjoyed it. This one is a keeper.
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