Description
Warm up with a slice of Maple Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread! Perfectly golden and topped with creamy maple honey butter
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cornbread:
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the Maple Honey Butter:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 cup softened butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). - Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt. - Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, blend the mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, melted butter, buttermilk, honey, and maple syrup until smooth and well-combined. - Create the Batter:
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring just until incorporated. Be careful not to overmix. Pour the batter into a greased baking dish. - Bake the Cornbread:
Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. - Prepare the Maple Honey Butter:
While the cornbread bakes, mix the honey, maple syrup, and softened butter in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. - Serve and Enjoy:
Once the cornbread is finished baking, let it cool slightly. Serve warm with a dollop of maple honey butter on top.
Notes
- Sweet Potato Prep: Bake or steam the sweet potato until tender, then mash it well to avoid lumps in the batter.
- Buttermilk Substitute: If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, combine 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice, and let it sit for a few minutes.
- Cornmeal Texture: For a smoother cornbread, use fine cornmeal. Coarse cornmeal adds a bit of crunch to the texture, which can be delightful too!
- Skillet Option: Baking in a cast-iron skillet gives the cornbread a crispy edge. Just be sure to preheat the skillet in the oven before adding the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 20 - 30 - Minutes