Cinnamon Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread
Cinnamon Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread is a delightful twist on the traditional cornbread, blending the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with aromatic cinnamon. This warm, moist cornbread is topped with a creamy honey butter that enhances its rich flavors, making it perfect for any occasion—whether as a side dish or a comforting dessert. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve it warm and enjoy the delectable combination of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup mashed sweet potato
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for honey butter)
- 3 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potato by microwaving it until soft, then mash until smooth.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix mashed sweet potato with eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the honey butter, whisk softened butter with honey and cinnamon until fluffy.
- Let the cornbread cool slightly before slicing and serve warm with honey butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg