Description
Sweet Potato Cornbread is a delightful twist on the classic recipe, blending the natural sweetness of pureed sweet potatoes with the rustic charm of cornbread. This moist and flavorful dish makes for a perfect side at any family gathering, holiday feast, or cozy dinner. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, it’s not just delicious but also adds a healthy touch to your meals. Whether you enjoy it as a snack with butter or as an accompaniment to savory dishes like chili or barbecue, Sweet Potato Cornbread is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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- 1¼ cups yellow cornmeal
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- â…›–¼ teaspoon clove
- â…›–¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup cooked sweet potatoes (pureed)
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1 egg yolk, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- orange food coloring (optional)
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoon honey (for glaze)
- pinch of salt (for glaze)
- pinch of cinnamon (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease an 8-inch glass baking dish.
- In one bowl, mix together the dry ingredients: cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, spices, and sugars.
- In another bowl, combine the wet ingredients: sweet potato puree, eggs, melted butter, and buttermilk.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for about 40 minutes or until set in the center.
- For added flavor, prepare a glaze with melted butter, brown sugar, honey, a pinch of salt, and cinnamon to brush over the cornbread before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 186mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 41mg