Description
Indulge in the warmth and flavor of Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread, a delightful twist on traditional cornbread. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of mashed sweet potatoes with honey, creating a unique flavor profile that’s perfect for any meal. Whether served warm at breakfast, as a savory side dish, or even as a sweet treat with ice cream, this cornbread is sure to impress. With its moist texture and rich taste, it’s an irresistible addition to your cooking repertoire that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- 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
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8-inch baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
- Cook and mash sweet potatoes; let them cool slightly.
- In one bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and honey.
- Combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients; stir until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For honey butter: beat softened butter with honey until smooth.
- Cool slightly before serving with honey butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (about 75g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg