Description

Cinnamon Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread is a delightful twist on traditional cornbread, combining the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with aromatic cinnamon. This moist and flavorful bread serves as a perfect side dish or dessert for any occasion, tantalizing your taste buds with every bite. Topped with a rich cinnamon honey butter spread, it enhances both casual family meals and festive gatherings alike. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, this recipe will impress your guests and become a beloved staple in your kitchen.

Ingredients

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1 cup mashed sweet potato (about 1 medium sweet potato)
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup buttermilk
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for cinnamon honey butter)
3 tablespoons honey (for cinnamon honey butter)
½ teaspoon cinnamon (for cinnamon honey butter)

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Instructions

Microwave the sweet potato until soft; mash until smooth.
In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
In another bowl, combine mashed sweet potato, eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients gently until just combined.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pour batter into a greased baking dish or skillet.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
For the cinnamon honey butter: whisk softened butter with honey and cinnamon until fluffy.
Let the cornbread cool slightly before serving warm with the butter spread.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece (80g)
Calories: 170
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg