Description
- Discover the best fluffy sweet potato cornbread recipe! Easy to make, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups fine yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup buttermilk (or homemade buttermilk substitute)
- 5 tablespoons melted butter, plus extra for greasing the dish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. If you’re using a 10-inch cast iron skillet, place it in the oven as it preheats. For a 9×9-inch casserole dish, generously butter the bottom and sides, then set aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Set this mixture aside.
- In a separate large bowl, stir together the mashed sweet potatoes, buttermilk, and 4 tablespoons of melted butter until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the sweet potato mixture, stirring gently after each addition. Stir until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- If using a cast iron skillet, remove it from the oven and add enough butter to coat the bottom and sides. Pour in the sweet potato cornbread batter, spreading it evenly with a spoon. If using a casserole dish, add the mixture and spread it evenly.
- Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and pour it over the top of the cornbread batter.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cornbread cool for 5 minutes before cutting and serving. Enjoy it warm with butter, honey, or maple syrup for extra flavor.
- Details:
- A perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors with a moist, fluffy texture.
- Ideal for Thanksgiving, holiday meals, or any cozy gathering.
- Simple to make, yet packs a comforting flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9 servings
- Calories: 250 kcal per serving
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