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Cinnamon Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread

Cinnamon Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread Your New Fall Favorite

Delight in this comforting, seasonal Cinnamon Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread—a sweet and buttery treat perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cornbread
  • 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes or canned sweet potato puree
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 cup buttermilk at room temperature
  • 2 units eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon 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.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of mashed sweet potatoes, 1/2 cup of melted butter, 1/3 cup of honey, 1 cup of buttermilk, and 2 eggs; stir until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of cornmeal, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg.
  4. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Carefully pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. To make the topping, mix together 1/2 cup softened butter, 1/4 cup honey, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon until smooth.
  8. Cool cornbread in the pan for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm with cinnamon honey butter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

To ensure optimal texture, avoid overmixing the batter and keep ingredients at room temperature.

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