Description
This Maple Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread is a delightful combination of rich sweet potatoes, sweet honey, and warm maple syrup, creating a moist and flavorful bread perfect for any occasion. Topped with a creamy maple honey butter, it’s a comforting side that complements a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Preheat Your Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, blend together the mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, melted butter, buttermilk, honey, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined.
- Bake the Cornbread: Pour the batter into a greased baking dish or cast-iron skillet. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Make the Maple Honey Butter: While the cornbread is baking, mix together the honey, maple syrup, and softened butter until smooth.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let the cornbread cool slightly, then serve warm with a generous dollop of maple honey butter.
Notes
- This cornbread is best served warm.
- It pairs wonderfully with chili, soups, or as a breakfast treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/9 of recipe)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg