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Cinnamon Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread

Irresistibly Moist Cinnamon Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread

A delightful twist on classic cornbread, blending sweet potatoes with warm cinnamon, topped with cinnamon honey butter.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Cornbread
  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes canned sweet potato puree is a substitute
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour whole wheat flour can be used as a substitute
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
For the Cinnamon Honey Butter
  • 1/2 cup softened butter unsalted recommended
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, honey, buttermilk, and eggs. Whisk until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, ground cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing it out with a spatula.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. While the cornbread bakes, mix together softened butter, honey, and ground cinnamon in a small bowl until smooth.
  8. Allow the cornbread to cool slightly, then cut into squares and serve warm with cinnamon honey butter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container. Keeps well for 2 days at room temperature or up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

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