Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread, a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that is perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make cornbread features creamy mashed sweet potatoes and a touch of honey, resulting in a uniquely rich flavor that pairs well with meals or stands alone as a delicious treat. Whether you’re hosting a potluck, enjoying a family dinner, or simply craving a cozy snack at home, this cornbread will be the star of your table. Serve it warm with homemade honey butter for an irresistible addition to your meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (for honey butter)
- 1/4 cup honey (for honey butter)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional, for honey butter)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8-inch baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
- Cook and mash the sweet potato until smooth; set aside to cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and honey until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare honey butter by mixing softened butter and honey until creamy.
- Allow cornbread to cool slightly before serving warm with honey butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (70g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg