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Ultimate Sweet Potato Cornbread

Ultimate Sweet Potato Cornbread for Cozy Family Gatherings

Experience the warmth of Ultimate Sweet Potato Cornbread, a perfect blend of sweet potatoes and spices that creates a cozy atmosphere.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cornbread
  • 1 cup Yellow Cornmeal
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour can use gluten-free flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 tsp Salt essential for flavor
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon reduce for less sweetness
  • 1/2 tsp Clove optional
  • 1/2 tsp Nutmeg optional
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar can swap for granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Cooked Sweet Potatoes (pureed) make sure smooth
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature preferred
  • 1 large Egg Yolk optional
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil can substitute with melted coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup Butter (melted) use vegan butter for dairy-free
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract optional
  • 1 cup Buttermilk can swap with milk & vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Honey for glaze sweetness
For the Glaze
  • 1/4 cup Melted Butter
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp Honey personalize amount
  • 1/4 tsp Salt to balance sweetness
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon

Equipment

  • blender
  • Mixing Bowls
  • 8-inch Glass Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Sweet Potato Puree: Boil sweet potatoes until fork-tender, about 30 minutes. Cool slightly and puree until smooth.
  2. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and butter an 8-inch glass baking dish.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, mix sweet potato puree, eggs, egg yolk, melted butter, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until creamy.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Fold dry mixture into wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Bake: Pour batter into prepared dish, bake for 20 minutes, then tent with foil and bake for another 20 minutes.
  7. Prepare Glaze: Mix melted butter, brown sugar, honey, salt, and cinnamon until smooth.
  8. Serve: Cool slightly and brush with glaze; cut into squares and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure sweet potato puree is smooth and avoid overmixing for a fluffy texture. Adjust sweetness based on personal preference.

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