Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cinnamon Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread, a warm and moist twist on the classic favorite. This recipe features the natural sweetness of mashed sweet potatoes paired with aromatic cinnamon, creating a unique taste that elevates traditional cornbread. Topped with a luscious honey butter spread, it serves as the perfect side dish or a comforting dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or enjoying a cozy brunch at home, this cornbread is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato (about 1 medium 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, lightly beaten
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potato: Microwave a pierced sweet potato for 6-8 minutes until soft. Cool and mash until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, combine mashed sweet potato, eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Combine mixtures: Gradually fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish and pour in the batter. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare cinnamon honey butter: Whisk softened butter with honey and cinnamon until fluffy; refrigerate until serving.
- Serve: Allow cornbread to cool slightly before slicing and serve warm with cinnamon honey butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice - approximately 80g
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg