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Sweet Potato Cornbread

Moist, tender cornbread made with mashed sweet potatoes and warm spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 9 pieces
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cornbread Batter
  • 1 cup mashed sweet potato cooked and cooled
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup milk or buttermilk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Baking dish or skillet
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease baking dish.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Whisk wet ingredients together until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently.
  5. Bake until golden and set, about 25–30 minutes.

Notes

Serve warm with butter or honey for best flavor.