Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread—a delightful twist on classic cornbread that perfectly balances the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with rich honey. This moist and flavorful cornbread is ideal for family gatherings, holiday dinners, or as a sweet treat all on its own. Its versatility shines as it pairs beautifully with savory dishes or can be enjoyed as a standalone snack. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, this recipe is beginner-friendly and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8-inch baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
- Cook the sweet potato until tender, then mash and let it cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes, buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and honey until combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, combine softened butter and honey to make honey butter.
- Allow the cornbread to cool slightly before serving warm with honey butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg