Description
Indulge in the irresistible warmth of Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread, a delightful blend of sweet and savory that’s perfect for any gathering. This cornbread features creamy mashed sweet potatoes mixed with honey, creating a moist and flavorful treat that pairs beautifully with family meals, potlucks, or as a comforting snack. Topped with rich honey butter, each slice is a taste sensation that will leave your guests asking for more. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this cornbread is sure to impress.
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
- 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 your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
- Cook and mash the sweet potato until smooth; let it cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes with buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and honey until blended.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients; stir gently until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For honey butter, beat softened butter with honey until creamy.
- Let the cornbread cool slightly before serving warm with honey butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 188
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg