I’m eating corn bread for the first time. Is it supposed to be sweet and cake-like?

Generally, yes.

Yep. With a bit of a grainy texture from the cornmeal. Some make it sweeter than others, some add honey, I like it with just butter.

Yes and yes. And it's very good with chili.

Yes, but to varying degrees. I like different levels of sweetness depending on how I want to eat it: as a dessert, as a heat-regulator, or as a side.

For example, a medium-dry cornbread with low levels of sweetness is perfect for a dollop of warmed peanut butter.

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