Description
Sweet Potato Cornbread is a delightful twist on classic cornbread, infusing the traditional recipe with the earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes. This moist and tender cornbread is a perfect companion for savory stews, soups, or simply enjoyed on its own as a snack. The combination of yellow cornmeal and pureed sweet potatoes creates a rich flavor profile that makes it an excellent choice for family gatherings, holiday meals, or casual dinners. With its easy preparation and comforting taste, Sweet Potato Cornbread is bound to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¼ cups yellow cornmeal
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cooked sweet potatoes (pureed)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛–¼ teaspoon clove
- ⅛–¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- orange food coloring (optional)
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted) for glaze
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar (packed) for glaze
- 2 tablespoons honey for glaze
- pinch of salt for glaze
- pinch of cinnamon for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly butter an 8-inch glass baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- In another bowl, combine pureed sweet potatoes with eggs, melted butter, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and buttermilk.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 40 minutes or until set in the center.
- Brush with glaze made from melted butter, brown sugar, honey, and spices after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg