Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread

Perfect choice! 🍯🧈🍠 Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread is soft, slightly sweet, moist, and full of flavor. The sweet potatoes add natural sweetness and tenderness, while honey butter gives it that melt-in-your-mouth finish.

Here’s the detailed recipe for you:


🍯 Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread Recipe

📝 Ingredients

For the Cornbread:

  • 1 cup mashed sweet potato (about 1 medium sweet potato, baked or boiled, then mashed)
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional, for warmth)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
  • ⅓ cup honey 🍯
  • ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar/lemon juice)

For the Honey Butter Glaze:

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1 – Prepare the Sweet Potato

  1. Bake or boil sweet potato until soft.
    • To bake: Wrap in foil and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 40–45 minutes until tender.
    • To boil: Peel, cube, and boil for 15–20 minutes until soft.
  2. Mash until smooth and let cool slightly.

Step 2 – Make the Batter

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan or cast-iron skillet.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together: cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, honey, and brown sugar until smooth.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla, whisking well.
  5. Stir in mashed sweet potato and buttermilk until combined.
  6. Gradually fold in the dry mixture. Mix just until combined (do not overmix).

Step 3 – Bake

  1. Pour batter into the prepared pan or skillet.
  2. Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Let it cool slightly in the pan.

Step 4 – Make Honey Butter Glaze

  1. In a small bowl, mix softened butter, honey, and a pinch of salt until creamy.
  2. Spread on top of warm cornbread (it will melt beautifully).

🌟 Serving Suggestions

  • Serve warm with extra honey butter or maple syrup.
  • Pair with chili, fried chicken, or roasted veggies.
  • Slice into squares for a sweet snack or breakfast.

💡 Tips & Variations

  • Sweeter cornbread: Add an extra 2 tbsp honey or sugar.
  • Spicy twist: Mix in ½ tsp cayenne or diced jalapeños.
  • Moist upgrade: Replace half the butter with ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  • Storage: Wrap leftovers in foil; keeps 3 days at room temp or 1 week in fridge.

✨ This Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread is rich, moist, and comforting — a perfect side or dessert!

Would you like me to also share a skillet version of this recipe (with crisp golden edges)?

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