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Moist Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread

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You will love this moist, tender sweet potato cornbread, naturally sweetened and topped with a rich honey butter. It is a perfect southern side dish for chili or holiday meals.

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 mashed cooked sweet potato (about 1 large sweet potato)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 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 cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt. This is your dry mix.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine for moist cornbread.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  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, cream together the softened butter, honey, and cinnamon until light and fluffy.
  8. Once the cornbread is out of the oven, let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Spread the honey butter evenly over the warm cornbread.
  9. Cut into squares and serve warm. This is a great addition to your Thanksgiving side menu.

Notes

  • For the best results, use fresh mashed sweet potatoes rather than canned puree.
  • If you do not have buttermilk, mix 1/2 cup of regular milk with 1/2 teaspoon of white vinegar or lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • This recipe makes a fantastic comfort food side dish that pairs well with BBQ recipes.
  • Follow us on Pinterest for more easy bread recipes and fall baking ideas!

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