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Sweet Potato Cornbread

Sweet Potato Cornbread

This sweet potato cornbread is soft, flavorful, and naturally sweetened for the perfect comforting side dish. Ideal with chili, soups, BBQ, or holiday feasts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional but recommended
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potatoes
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup melted butter or neutral oil
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar or honey
  • 1 cup buttermilk or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk and spatula
  • 8×8-inch baking pan or cast-iron skillet
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Microwave or oven for cooking sweet potatoes
  • Fork or potato masher

Method
 

Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
  1. Bake or microwave the sweet potatoes until soft. Scoop out the flesh and mash until completely smooth. Using warm sweet potatoes helps the batter blend seamlessly.
Combine the Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together:
  2. Cornmeal
  3. Flour
  4. Baking powder
  5. Baking soda
  6. Salt
  7. Cinnamon
  8. This ensures even distribution for a fluffy, consistent texture.
Mix the Wet Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together:
  2. Mashed sweet potatoes
  3. Eggs
  4. Melted butter or oil
  5. Brown sugar or honey
  6. Buttermilk
  7. Vanilla
  8. The sweet potato adds moisture, so the batter will look creamier than traditional cornbread.
Bring It All Together
  1. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined—avoid overmixing. The batter should be thick but pourable.
Bake to Golden Perfection
  1. Grease your baking dish or cast-iron skillet. Pour in the batter and smooth the top. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Let it cool slightly before slicing.