Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Easy Sweet Potato Cornbread, a delightful twist on a classic recipe. This cornbread combines the natural sweetness of mashed sweet potatoes with traditional cornmeal for a moist and rich texture that will appeal to everyone at your table. Ideal for family gatherings, holiday dinners, or cozy evenings at home, this adaptable dish can be served as a side or enjoyed on its own with butter or honey. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, you’ll find this sweet potato cornbread not only easy to make but also irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¼ cups yellow cornmeal
- ¾ cup plain white flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛-¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ⅛-¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (cooked)
- 2 room temperature eggs
- 1 room temperature egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- ½ cup melted butter
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and spices.
- In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients: mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and buttermilk.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures gently until just mixed; some lumps are fine.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- For an optional topping, mix melted butter with brown sugar and cinnamon; brush over warm cornbread before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg