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A golden slice of sweet potato cornbread with butter and honey.

Sweet Potato Cornbread


  • Author: Helena
  • Total Time: 35-40 mins
  • Yield: 9-12 1x

Description

Sweet, buttery, and with just the right amount of warmth—this Sweet Potato Cornbread is the ultimate comfort food! 🥧✨ Perfectly moist with a golden crust, it’s a cozy twist on a classic. Whether you slather it with butter, drizzle it with honey, or enjoy it straight from the pan, one bite will have you hooked!


Ingredients

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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, but recommended!)

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 1 medium sweet potato)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup melted butter (or neutral oil)
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch baking pan or cast-iron skillet.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, melted butter, buttermilk, and vanilla. Mix well until smooth.
  4. Combine: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix!
  5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool & Serve: Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with butter, honey, or your favorite spread!
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25-30 mins

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 9-12 slices
  • Calories: ~220 per slice