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Perfectly Moist Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread

Close-up of a square slice of moist, golden sweet potato cornbread with a caramelized top, served on a white plate.
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Create a moist, slightly sweet cornbread featuring the richness of sweet potatoes and topped with homemade honey butter. This Southern-inspired side dish works well with chili, BBQ, or holiday meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato (about 1 large sweet potato)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pan
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup honey (for cornbread batter)
  • For Honey Butter: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • For Honey Butter: 1/4 cup honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or a 9-inch cast iron skillet with butter.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, buttermilk, 1/2 cup melted butter, eggs, and 1/4 cup honey. Mix until just combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until the batter is mixed. Do not overmix; a few lumps are acceptable.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan or skillet.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. While the cornbread bakes, prepare the honey butter: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter and 1/4 cup honey. Beat with a fork until light and fluffy.
  8. Remove the cornbread from the oven. Immediately spread the honey butter evenly over the warm cornbread.
  9. Cut into squares and serve warm.

Notes

  • Cook sweet potatoes until very soft for the smoothest mash. You can bake them or boil them until tender.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute regular buttermilk with a low-lactose buttermilk option if needed.
  • This recipe makes a slightly sweet cornbread, ideal as a Thanksgiving side or comfort food baking.

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