Preheat Oven:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan or cast iron skillet.

Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Combine Wet Ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and honey until smooth.

Make Batter:
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined—do not overmix.

Bake:
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.

Prepare Honey Butter:
In a small bowl, mix softened butter, honey, and a pinch of salt until creamy and smooth.

Serve:
Let cornbread cool slightly, then slice and serve warm with generous dollops of honey butter on top.