Description
This Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread recipe combines the richness of sweet potatoes with the light, fluffy texture of cornbread, topped with a delicious honey butter for a mouthwatering treat. Perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings, this cornbread will quickly become a favorite!
Ingredients
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup mashed sweet potato (about 1 medium-sized sweet potato)
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Honey Butter:
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, honey, milk, melted butter, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- While the cornbread is baking, prepare the honey butter by whisking together the softened butter and honey in a small bowl until smooth.
- Once the cornbread is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Top each slice with a dollop of honey butter.
Notes
Vegan Version: Replace eggs with flax eggs and use non-dairy milk and butter for a vegan-friendly option.
Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free flour in place of the all-purpose flour for a gluten-free version.
Spicy Kick: Add cayenne pepper or finely chopped jalapeños for a spicy twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 280 kcal