Description
Sweet potato cornbread is a moist, slightly sweet twist on classic cornbread—made with mashed sweet potatoes, warm spices, and golden cornmeal for a comforting side dish or snack.
Ingredients
1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
1 cup milk or buttermilk
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch square pan or cast-iron skillet.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together sweet potato, melted butter, eggs, honey, and milk until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined—do not overmix.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use canned sweet potato purée to save time.
Add a handful of corn kernels or chopped pecans for extra texture.
Pairs well with chili, barbecue, or maple butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: sweet potato cornbread, southern cornbread, cornbread with sweet potato, fall baking