Description

This Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread is a moist and flavorful twist on traditional cornbread, featuring the natural sweetness of pureed sweet potatoes combined with rich honey and butter. Perfect as a side dish for autumn meals or a comforting snack, this cornbread bakes to a golden brown with a tender crumb and subtle sweetness that complements savory dishes wonderfully.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

1 cup sweet potato puree (about 1 medium sweet potato)
1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
1/2 cup honey
1 cup whole milk (or substitute with almond/oat milk)
2 large eggs

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish to prevent sticking.
Cook Sweet Potato: Boil or bake sweet potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork. Once cooked, peel and mash the sweet potato into a smooth puree to incorporate seamlessly into the batter.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the melted unsalted butter, honey, milk, eggs, and sweet potato puree thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain a tender texture.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating doneness.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk and use dairy-free butter.
Ensure sweet potatoes are pureed smoothly to avoid lumps in the batter.
Do not overmix the batter to keep the cornbread light and tender.
Check doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center to avoid undercooked batter.
Honey provides natural sweetness, but you can adjust the amount to taste.