Preheat oven to 425 degrees and liberally butter your pan.
In a small mixing bowl, measure out sugar and softened butter, then cream together.
In a large mixing bowl, measure out flour, salt, and baking powder. Whisk to combine.
In a 4 cup measuring cup beat one egg, add 1 ¼ cups of milk and mix together.
Whisk the milk and egg mixture into the butter mixture.
Mix the liquid mixture into the flour mixture. Do not over mix.
Add in cornmeal and stir until just combined.
Pour into your buttered pan and bake for 25 - 30 minutes.
