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Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread Recipe That Melts in Your Mouth!

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Aaron Clark

Aaron Clark

This image shows a golden, freshly baked honey butter sweet potato cornbread in a black cast iron skillet resting on a white marble countertop, with no extra ingredients or utensils around.

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Golden, tender, and just the right kind of sweet, this Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread brings together Southern charm and bakery-level finesse. It’s the kind of side that feels like a celebration on its own, blending deep-roasted sweet potato with rich honeyed butter in every bite.

Don’t let the simplicity fool you—this cornbread layers flavor like a pro, with warm spice and mellow sweetness that tastes as indulgent as Homemade Caramels and Homemade Bread and Raisin Pudding. The sweet potato adds a silky texture that elevates this classic beyond its humble roots.

Baked in a cast iron skillet or a simple square pan, it’s perfect fresh from the oven with a melting pat of butter or served up at brunch with spiced tea. Think soul food meets global comfort, all with a golden crumb you’ll want to savor slowly.

Perfect For Dinner Get-Togethers!

This image shows square slices of baked honey butter sweet potato cornbread cut and served directly in a black cast iron skillet on a white marble countertop.
  • I first made this on a cold fall night with leftover sweet potatoes—it instantly became a cozy-season favorite everyone asks for.
  • It’s the kind of bread that makes a casual dinner feel like something special, especially when I drizzle warm honey on top just before serving.
  • Over time, I’ve played with cinnamon, nutmeg, and even maple syrup—each batch feels like a mini experiment in comfort.
  • Swapping it in place of dessert helped me ease off processed sweets while still enjoying something warm, sweet, and satisfying.
  • The taste? Soft, buttery, slightly sweet—like your favorite comfort food took a trip through a Southern farmhouse and never looked back.
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Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread Recipe

Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread is a cozy, flavorful twist on classic cornbread. With creamy mashed sweet potato, warm cinnamon, and a touch of honey, it’s moist, tender, and just sweet enough. Perfect for pairing with chili, roasted veggies, or slathered in more butter.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Course bread
Cuisine south american
Servings 6 people
Calories 230 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup White Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Flour
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 cup Cornmeal
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • cup Unsalted Melted Butter
  • 2 cups Mashed Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 Eggs
  • ½ cup One Stick
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • cup Honey
  • 1 cup Whole Milk

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, blend together the dry ingredients: flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
    This image shows dry ingredients including flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a clear glass bowl on a white marble countertop.
  • Add the mashed sweet potato to the bowl and mix thoroughly until incorporated.
    This image shows mashed sweet potato added to a glass mixing bowl filled with flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, all placed on a white marble countertop.
  • Then mix in the eggs, followed by the melted butter and honey.
    This image shows eggs, melted butter, and honey being added into a glass mixing bowl that already contains mashed sweet potato and dry ingredients, all sitting on a white marble surface.
  • Pour in the milk and stir to combine everything smoothly.
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  • Pour the batter into a greased baking pan of your choice—cast iron skillet, muffin tin, or 9-inch cake pan.
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  • Bake at 375°F for 33–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then slice and serve.
    This image shows square slices of baked honey butter sweet potato cornbread cut and served directly in a black cast iron skillet on a white marble countertop.

Notes

  • Roast or microwave the sweet potato ahead of time for deeper flavor.
  • For a lighter texture, don’t overmix once the wet and dry ingredients are combined.
Calories230kcal
Carbohydrates34g
Fiber2g
Fat10g
Protein4g
Cholesterol50g

Tips To Ease Your Job!

  1. Use canned sweet potato puree to save time—just make sure it’s unsweetened and unseasoned.
  2. Melt the butter while prepping other ingredients so it’s ready to mix in without delay.
  3. Mix dry ingredients the night before and store them in an airtight container to speed things up the next day.
  4. Use parchment or nonstick spray in your pan for easy release and less cleanup.

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