This Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread transforms classic cornbread into something truly special with the addition of creamy mashed sweet potatoes that create incredible moisture and a subtle sweetness. Honey and butter add richness while warm cinnamon brings cozy fall spice, and the brown sugar topping caramelizes in the oven to create a slightly crunchy, sweet crust that contrasts beautifully with the tender crumb underneath. It’s the kind of cornbread that works equally well alongside chili, as a Thanksgiving side, or even as a slightly sweet breakfast treat.
Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread
Recipe by Daily Disher
Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread features mashed sweet potatoes blended into classic cornbread with honey, butter, and cinnamon, topped with caramelized brown sugar.
Course: Side
/Cuisine: American
/Difficulty: Easy
Servings
8
Prep time
20 minutes
Cooking time
40 minutes
Calories
250 kcal
1 hour
Ingredients
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
1 ½ cups cornmeal
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ cup honey
¼ cup melted butter
1 cup milk
1 large egg
2 tbsp brown sugar
Directions
1.
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9-inch baking dish or a cast-iron skillet, ensuring it's evenly coated.
2.
In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Mix until well combined.
3.
In another bowl, whisk together the honey, melted butter, milk, and egg until fully incorporated and smooth.
4.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula or spoon, ensuring there are no large lumps.
5.
Pour the batter into the prepared 9-inch baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula, ensuring even coverage.
6.
Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly across the top of the batter for a delightful caramelized finish after baking.
7.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8.
Allow the cornbread to cool in the dish for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving for the best texture.
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
250kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
.
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg
