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Moist Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread

A close-up of a moist, golden slice of sweet potato cornbread being drizzled generously with honey.
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Make this moist sweet potato cornbread, naturally sweetened with mashed sweet potatoes and topped with a simple honey butter. This easy homemade cornbread is a comforting side dish for chili, BBQ, or holiday feasts.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or a 9-inch cast-iron skillet with butter.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potato, buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine for moist cornbread.
  5. Pour the batter into your 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, beat the softened butter, honey, and cinnamon (if using) together until smooth and creamy.
  8. Remove the cornbread from the oven. Immediately spread the honey butter evenly over the warm cornbread.
  9. Let the cornbread cool slightly before slicing and serving warm.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use room temperature buttermilk.
  • If you do not have buttermilk, mix 1 cup of regular milk with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • This recipe works well as a Thanksgiving sweet side dish.

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