Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread, a unique twist on traditional cornbread that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with rich honey. Perfectly moist and fluffy, this cornbread is an excellent addition to any meal—from breakfast to dinner and everything in between. Its versatility makes it ideal for family gatherings, potlucks, or even as a comforting snack. Serve it warm with a dollop of homemade honey butter for an irresistible treat that will leave everyone wanting more.
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 (or regular milk)
- 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 square baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
- Cook the sweet potato until tender, then mash until smooth and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and honey until well mixed.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish or skillet and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While baking, mix softened butter with honey (and optional salt) for the honey butter spread.
- Allow cornbread to cool slightly before serving warm topped with honey butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg