Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread Recipe
Indulge in the rich flavors of Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread, a delightful twist on classic cornbread with the addition of sweet potatoes and a luscious honey butter topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 8-inch square cornbread 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Cornbread:
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 1 medium sweet potato)
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey
Honey Butter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish or a cast-iron skillet.
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Cook the sweet potato until tender, mash until smooth, and set aside to cool slightly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes, buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and honey until well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Bake the Cornbread: Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the Honey Butter: Beat together softened butter, honey, and salt (if using) until smooth and creamy.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cornbread cool slightly after baking. Serve warm, topped with honey butter.
- Enjoy: Your Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread is ready to delight your taste buds!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato Cornbread, Honey Butter, Side Dish, Baking, Comfort Food
