Description
Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread is a delightful twist on traditional cornbread that combines the natural sweetness of honey with creamy, mashed sweet potatoes. This warm, golden loaf is perfect for any occasion, from Sunday brunch to holiday feasts. With its rich flavor and buttery aroma, it’s bound to impress your family and friends. Serve it warm with pats of honey butter for an irresistible treat that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Boil two medium sweet potatoes until tender, approximately 15 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and honey until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in milk and mashed sweet potatoes.
- Gently combine the wet mixture into the dry ingredients using a spatula; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and smooth out the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg