Description
Cinnamon Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread is a heartwarming dish that combines the sweet, buttery richness of sweet potatoes with the warm spices of cinnamon and honey. This easy-to-make cornbread is not only fluffy and delicious but also a visual delight with its vibrant orange hue. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings, it pairs beautifully with soups or can be enjoyed on its own. Experience the joy of baking this delightful treat that brings loved ones together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup raw honey
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roast sweet potatoes until tender, about 45 minutes. Let cool, then peel and mash.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, honey, milk, and eggs until creamy.
- Gradually fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the topping: Mix softened butter with honey and cinnamon until fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (68g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg