Description
This sweet potato cornbread is moist, tender, and packed with a subtle sweetness that pairs perfectly with savory dishes. Made with creamy sweet potato puree, warm spices, and buttery goodness, it’s the perfect addition to family dinners, holiday feasts, or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sweet potato puree (roasted or boiled)
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free alternative)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or dairy-free milk alternative)
- 1/4 cup melted butter (or coconut oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons honey (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or cast iron skillet.
- Prepare the sweet potato puree by roasting or boiling sweet potatoes until tender. Mash until smooth.
- Mix dry ingredients – In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix wet ingredients – In another bowl, whisk sweet potato puree, eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry – Gradually fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy warm with butter or honey!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped pecans or dried cranberries to the batter.
- To make it dairy-free, substitute buttermilk with almond milk and butter with coconut oil.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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