Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato Cornbread:
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 1 medium sweet potato, cooked and mashed)
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup milk (or buttermilk for richer flavor)
- 1/2 cup melted butter (or vegetable oil)
- 2 large eggs
For the Cinnamon Honey Butter:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan, or use a cast iron skillet for a crispier edge. - Mix the Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
In a separate bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, milk, honey, melted butter, and eggs.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined—do not overmix. - Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. - Prepare the Cinnamon Honey Butter
While the cornbread is baking, beat together softened butter, honey, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until light and fluffy. - Serve
Let the cornbread cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with a generous spread of cinnamon honey butter.
For extra sweetness, drizzle with a little more honey before serving.