Description
This Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread is a moist and flavorful twist on classic cornbread, combining the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with honey and a buttery texture. Perfect as a comforting side dish for any meal, this recipe bakes up golden brown with a tender crumb and subtle sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potato Puree
- 1 cup sweet potato puree (about 1 medium sweet potato)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup whole milk (or substitute with almond/oat milk)
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Cook Sweet Potatoes: Boil or bake sweet potatoes until they are soft and tender. Once cooked, mash them into a smooth puree, ensuring there are no lumps for an even texture in the cornbread.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the melted unsalted butter, honey, milk, eggs, and sweet potato puree until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Fold Wet into Dry: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes. The cornbread is done when the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
- Sweet potatoes can be boiled or baked depending on preference; baking brings a sweeter flavor.
- You can substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk to make this dairy-free.
- For a vegan variation, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use a vegan butter alternative.
- Use fresh baking powder for best leavening results.
- Let the cornbread cool slightly before slicing for cleaner cuts.
