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Freshly Baked Sweet Potato Cornbread in a Cast-Iron Skillet

Sweet Potato Cornbread


  • Author: Helena
  • Total Time: 40 min
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

Wet Ingredients:
  • 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 1 medium potato)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional, for warmth)

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients:
  • 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 1 medium potato)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional, for warmth)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Sweet Potatoes: Roast or boil your sweet potato until fork-tender, then mash it until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potato, melted butter, honey, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the cornmeal, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Mix It Up: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, stirring gently until just combined. Don’t overmix!
  5. Bake: Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch baking dish or cast-iron skillet. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool & Serve: Let it cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with butter, honey, or even a drizzle of maple syrup!

Why You’ll Love It!

✔️ Moist & Fluffy: Thanks to the sweet potatoes!
✔️ Naturally Sweet: No refined white sugar, just honey or maple syrup.
✔️ Versatile: Perfect with soup, chili, or even on its own.

Enjoy this cozy, golden cornbread with a warm drink or a hearty meal. Let me know how it turns out! 😊

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 30 min

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: ~240 kcal