Description
Southern comfort meets rustic charm in this irresistible sweet potato cornbread that blends hearty flavors with subtle sweetness. Rich golden crumbs and a hint of warmth invite home cooks to savor a slice of pure, comforting goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato (about 1 medium sweet potato)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Leavening and Seasoning Agents:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Thoroughly mash sweet potatoes until smooth and creamy, ensuring no large lumps remain.
- Whisk together all dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a uniform blend of flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate vessel, vigorously combine mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until achieving a homogeneous mixture.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent gluten development, maintaining a slightly textured batter.
- Prepare a 9×9-inch baking dish or cast iron skillet with a light grease coating to prevent sticking.
- Transfer batter into the prepared cooking vessel, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a smooth surface.
- Position in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven, baking for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick emerges clean and the surface displays a golden-brown hue.
- Remove from oven and allow cornbread to rest for 10 minutes, enabling it to set and cool slightly before slicing.
- Serve warm, optionally accompanied by butter or honey for enhanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Boost moisture by adding an extra tablespoon of buttermilk or mashed sweet potato for a softer texture that melts in your mouth.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting cinnamon and nutmeg to suit personal taste preferences or dietary restrictions.
- Enhance nutritional value by substituting part of the flour with whole wheat flour or gluten-free alternatives for different dietary needs.
- Prevent dryness by avoiding overmixing the batter, which can develop tough gluten and result in a dense, less tender cornbread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 224 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg