Maple Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread
🍠 Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato Cornbread:
1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato (about 1 medium sweet potato)
1 cup cornmeal (yellow, stone-ground preferred)
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional but recommended)
2 large eggs
½ cup brown sugar (light or dark, packed)
⅓ cup honey
⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
¾ cup buttermilk (or substitute with ¾ cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Maple Honey Butter:
½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
½ teaspoon sea salt (optional, for a sweet-salty finish)
🧑🍳 Equipment You’ll Need
Mixing bowls
Whisk
Spatula
8×8 or 9×9 inch baking dish or cast iron skillet
Electric mixer (optional for the butter)
Parchment paper or non-stick spray
Oven preheated to 375°F (190°C)
🔥 Step-by-Step Recipe
Step 1: Prepare the Sweet Potato
Roast or microwave your sweet potato:
For roasting: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), pierce the sweet potato a few times with a fork, place on a baking tray, and bake for 45–50 minutes until fork-tender.
For microwaving: Pierce and microwave on high for 6–8 minutes.
Let it cool slightly, then scoop out the flesh and mash until smooth. You’ll need 1 cup mashed sweet potato.
✅ Pro Tip: Roasting enhances the caramelization and depth of flavor compared to boiling.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together:
Cornmeal
Flour
Baking powder
Baking soda
Salt
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Mix well to ensure even distribution of leavening and spices.
Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together:
Mashed sweet potato
Eggs
Brown sugar
Honey
Oil or melted butter
Buttermilk
Vanilla extract
Whisk until everything is smooth and creamy. It’s okay if the sweet potato leaves a few tiny chunks — it adds texture!
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients.
Gently fold together using a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
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