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Ultimate Sweet Potato Cornbread

Ultimate Sweet Potato Cornbread Better Than Grandma's Recipe

Ultimate Sweet Potato Cornbread is a fluffy, moist dish enhanced with sweet potatoes and warm spices.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Cornbread
  • 1 cup Yellow Cornmeal
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Clove
  • 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Cooked Sweet Potatoes (pureed) Canned sweet potatoes can be used as a shortcut.
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1/4 cup Melted Butter Can substitute with melted coconut oil.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk May substitute with plain yogurt or milk.
For the Glaze
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 2 tbsp Melted Butter
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon

Equipment

  • 8-inch glass baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) while you lightly butter an 8-inch glass baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and warm spices like cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the pureed cooked sweet potatoes with eggs, melted butter, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until well combined.
  4. Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture using a spatula, taking care not to overmix. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. Cover gently with aluminum foil and continue baking for another 20 minutes.
  6. While the cornbread bakes, prepare the glaze by combining melted butter, brown sugar, honey, salt, and cinnamon over low heat.
  7. Once your cornbread is done baking, remove it and brush the glaze generously over the hot surface.
  8. Let the cornbread cool for a few minutes before slicing it into squares. Enjoy warm!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh sweet potatoes for the smoothest puree. Avoid overmixing the batter for the best texture. Store leftovers tightly wrapped to maintain moisture.

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