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Sweet Potato Cornbread : A Cozy Country-Style Recipe

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If you’re looking for a flavored cornbread recipe that’s rich, moist, and full of warm, comforting flavors, this sweet potato cornbread with honey butter is the perfect choice.

Ingredients

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For the Cornbread:

  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup (150g) yellow cornmeal

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ¾ cup (175g) mashed sweet potatoes (fresh or canned)

  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted

  • ½ cup (100g) brown sugar

  • ¼ cup (60ml) honey

  • 2 large eggs

  • ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Honey Butter:

  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prepare the Pan

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish or cast-iron skillet with butter or non-stick spray.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Step 3: Prepare the Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, brown sugar, honey, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4: Combine Everything

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5: Bake the Cornbread

Pour the batter into the prepared dish and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 6: Make the Cinnamon Honey Butter

While the cornbread bakes, mix butter, honey, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.

Step 7: Cool & Serve

Let the cornbread cool for 10 minutes, then slice and serve warm with a generous spread of cinnamon honey butter.

Notes

  • Use fresh or canned sweet potatoes – If using canned, make sure they’re drained and mashed.

  • Don’t overmix the batter – This keeps the cornbread soft and tender.

  • Use a cast-iron skillet – This gives a crispy, golden crust.

  • For extra texture – Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter.

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Keywords: Cornbread Honey Butter

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