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Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread

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Make this moist, slightly sweet cornbread featuring sweet potato and topped with a rich honey butter glaze. It is a simple, comforting side dish perfect for any meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato (about 1 medium sweet potato)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup honey, divided
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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 cornmeal, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and 2 tablespoons of the honey. Mix well.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined; do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  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, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of honey and the vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
  8. Remove the cornbread from the oven. Immediately spread the honey butter glaze evenly over the warm cornbread.
  9. Let the cornbread cool slightly before cutting and serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use melted butter instead of oil in the batter.
  • If you do not have buttermilk, mix 1/2 cup of regular milk with 1/2 teaspoon of white vinegar and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • This recipe works well as a Thanksgiving side dish.

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