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Maple Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread

Maple Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread

Susan
Warm up with a slice of Maple Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread! Perfectly golden and topped with creamy maple honey butter
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish, Snack, Breakfast
Cuisine American, Southern
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

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.
Keyword sweet potato cornbread, maple honey butter, Southern cornbread, sweet cornbread