Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread is a flavorful, moist, and slightly sweet cornbread with a unique twist from the sweet potato and honey butter. It’s perfect for pairing with chili, soups, or as a stand-alone treat.
Ingredients
For the Cornbread:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato (about 1 medium sweet potato)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Honey Butter:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Cornbread:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×9-inch baking dish or a cast-iron skillet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, mashed sweet potato, milk, melted butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix, as that can result in dense cornbread.
2. Bake the Cornbread:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish or skillet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges are golden brown.
3. Make the Honey Butter:
- While the cornbread is baking, make the honey butter by beating the softened butter, honey, and cinnamon (if using) together in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more honey if desired.
4. Serve:
- Once the cornbread is baked, allow it to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve slices warm with a generous spread of the honey butter on top.
Tips:
- Sweet potato puree: You can use canned sweet potato puree or bake and mash a fresh sweet potato for this recipe.
- Make ahead: You can prepare the honey butter in advance and store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- For a richer flavor: Add a tablespoon of brown sugar or maple syrup to the honey butter for extra depth of flavor.
This Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread is wonderfully moist and full of flavor, with the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Enjoy it as a side or dessert! 🍠🍯
