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Moist and Fluffy Sweet Potato Cornbread with Honey Butter

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Make this easy sweet potato cornbread for a moist, fluffy side dish. It uses simple ingredients and pairs well with chili, stews, or holiday meals. Top it with a rich honey butter glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato puree (about 1 medium sweet potato)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup honey (for batter)
  • For Honey Butter Glaze: 1/4 cup softened butter, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato puree, milk, melted butter, egg, and 1/4 cup of honey. Mix until just combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until the batter is just mixed. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. While the cornbread bakes, prepare the honey butter glaze. In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, 2 tablespoons of honey, and 1 tablespoon of milk. Beat with a fork until smooth and creamy.
  8. Remove the cornbread from the oven. Immediately spread the honey butter glaze evenly over the warm cornbread.
  9. Let the cornbread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use real mashed sweet potatoes instead of canned puree if possible.
  • If you prefer a less sweet cornbread, reduce the brown sugar in the batter to 1/3 cup.
  • This cornbread is a great addition to Thanksgiving side dishes or served alongside your favorite chili recipe.

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