Description
Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread is a warm, comforting dish that combines the sweetness of honey and the earthy flavor of sweet potatoes. This delightful cornbread features a moist, fluffy texture and a golden hue, making it an irresistible addition to any meal. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, each bite offers a unique twist on traditional cornbread that will keep your family coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- Boil sweet potato cubes in salted water until tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and mash until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, flour, cornmeal, baking powder, honey, melted butter, milk, eggs, and salt. Stir until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, mix softened butter with honey to create a topping. Adjust sweetness as desired.
- Allow cornbread to cool slightly before serving with honey butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg