Description
Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread is a delightful twist on traditional cornbread, combining the warm flavors of sweet potatoes and honey into a fluffy, golden masterpiece. Perfect for cozy family gatherings or holiday feasts, this easy-to-make recipe will fill your home with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread. Each slice promises a comforting experience, best enjoyed warm with butter and a drizzle of honey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup buttermilk or milk
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
- Boil peeled and chopped sweet potatoes in salted water until tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and mash until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add melted butter, honey, eggs, buttermilk, and mashed sweet potatoes to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cooling for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm with additional butter and honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg