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Sweet Potato Cornbread

appetizer· bread· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites
November 1, 2021

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Sweet Potato Cornbread – Classic cornbread is given a fall enhancement with the addition of pumpkin spice and sweet potato.

sweet potato cornbread on a white plate

November is here and I’m moving on from pumpkin and straight into sweet potatoes. The first two recipes this month feature sweet potatoes and probably in ways that you haven’t had them before.

The first recipe is for this Sweet Potato Cornbread. I just love the moisture that sweet potatoes give to breads. A few years ago, I first tried them in Sweet Potato Biscuits and they were so incredible. Now, I’m doing the same with cornbread. But this time, I’m also using a little pumpkin spice to bring out more flavor from the sweet potato. That, plus the honey drizzled over the top makes this cornbread the best combination of sweet and salty. You just have to have it on your Thanksgiving table this month.

overhead shot of sweet potato cornbread in cast iron skillet
close-up of large square of sweet potato cornbread on a white plate with a pat of butter melting over the top
forward shot of slice of cornbread on a white plate with a fork and a few bites removed

Cooked sweet potato

This cornbread is made with cooked sweet potato, NOT mashed sweet potatoes. The best way to cooked the sweet potato is to bake it. I just “bake” in the microwave to make the process quicker, but you can definitely do it in the oven if you prefer.

I don’t suggest boiling the potatoes because that will add lots of extra water to the potatoes and mess with the wetness of the batter.

Making the batter

Once the sweet potato is cooked, it’s added to a stand mixer with a paddle attachment. Turn the mixer on to mash up the potato. The rest of the wet ingredients are added and mixed together until smooth. The dry ingredients are whisked together in another bowl until combined and then poured into the wet ingredients. Mix on low just until combined.

front shot of sweet potato cornbread in a cast iron skillet

Baking the cornbread

The batter is added to a buttered cast iron skillet and spread into one even layer. It’s baked until the center is ready and the top is golden brown. This will take about 30 minutes. it’s best to use a toothpick to center if the center of the cornbread is done.

Once done, the cornbread is removed from the oven and then covered in honey. The cornbread will soak up most of the honey but some will remain on top to give the cornbread a beautiful sheen.

overhead shot of sweet potato cornbread on a white plate with a pat of butter on top and a few bites removed

Tips & Tricks

  1. I used a 9-inch skillet for this cornbread and it was just the right size. 10-inch or larger could also work but anything smaller would be too small.
  2. Do not used mashed sweet potatoes for this cornbread. You want plain, cooked sweet potato without any added milk or butter. If you do, you’ll mess up the chemistry of the cornbread and it could end up too wet.
  3. It’s very important to drizzle on the honey when the cornbread is fresh out of the oven. The hot cornbread will cause the honey to melt and make it easier to spread into one even layer. Also, the warm cornbread will soak up the honey much better than a cold cornbread.
  4. If you want strong sweet potato flavor, puree the sweet potato and measure one cup. If you want small chunks of sweet potato, simply mash the cooked sweet potato and then measure 1 cup.
sweet potato cornbread in cast iron skillet with slices removed
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Sweet Potato Cornbread

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups medium cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon)
  • 1 cup cooked sweet potato see note
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup butter unsalted, melted
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease all sides of a large cast-iron skillet. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin spice, salt, and sugars. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, add cooked sweet potato to bowl and mash together (if not already mashed or pureed). Add milk and sour cream and mix together. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each other. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. With the mixer on low, slowly pour in the melted butter. Turn off mixer and add all the dry ingredients. Turn mixer on low and mix just until combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared skillet. Smooth the top into an even layer. Place in preheated oven and bake until batter is no longer wet and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center – about 30 minutes.
  • Remove baked cornbread from oven. Drizzle honey over the top of the hot cornbread and spread into one layer with an offset spatula. Let cool for about 15 minutes before cutting and serving.

Notes

If you want strong sweet potato flavor, puree the sweet potato and measure one cup. If you want small chunks of sweet potato, simply mash the cooked sweet potato. 
Recipe adapted from Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen

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Comments

  1. Loreto and Nicoletta says

    November 7, 2021 at 11:06 pm

    I have been craving cotnbread . It that time of year, and a bowl of chili with this would be perfect! Love the color anf texture!
    Cheers!

    Reply
  2. Jamie says

    November 7, 2021 at 10:32 pm

    I love the addition of sweet potato in this cornbread! It’s moist and delicious. This is going to be a great side for the holidays!

    Reply
  3. Tristin says

    November 7, 2021 at 8:41 pm

    I will be making this cornbread for Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, it’s just so good!

    Reply
  4. Jenny says

    November 7, 2021 at 4:19 pm

    This cornbread looks gorgeous and so delicious. It will be perfect for my holiday table. I am saving it. Thank you so much for the recipe.

    Reply
  5. Mikayla says

    November 5, 2021 at 7:45 pm

    It never occurred to me to add sweet potato to cornbread, this came out tasting like a dessert or breakfast bread. We really enjoyed it.

    Reply
  6. Healing Tomato says

    November 5, 2021 at 12:00 am

    Every year, I make the same old cornbread recipe for the holidays. This year, I am very excited to try your sweet potato cornbread recipe. It looks easy and delicious to make.

    Reply
  7. Farah Abumaizar says

    November 3, 2021 at 1:37 am

    I love the idea of combining sweet potato and cornbread- what a match made in heaven! This looks so simple too!

    Reply
  8. Kristen says

    November 3, 2021 at 1:30 am

    This was so delicious! I’ll definitely make it again!

    Reply
  9. Jessie says

    November 2, 2021 at 11:45 pm

    What a fun twist on cornbread.

    Reply
  10. Deb B. says

    November 2, 2021 at 11:05 pm

    I absolutely LOVE the taste of cornbread. Never tried sweet potato flavour. Sounds absolutely Amazing! What a combo 🙂

    Reply
  11. Shashi says

    November 2, 2021 at 10:00 pm

    I simply LOVE this spin on cornbread! Simply love the sweet potato used to make it – this is one that it would be hard to turn down seconds on!

    Reply
  12. Biana says

    November 2, 2021 at 9:24 pm

    Looks delicious! What a great idea to add sweet potato to corn bread!

    Reply
  13. Kasia says

    November 2, 2021 at 2:23 pm

    Oh I never would have thought of making it with sweet potatoes but now that I see your recipe I do love it. We already enjoy sweet potatoes so that’s a great option.

    Reply
  14. Stephanie Rose de Jesus says

    November 2, 2021 at 11:33 am

    Looks sooo yum! Just perfect for the season! Corn bread is our go to bread at home with kids especially.

    Reply
  15. Stephanie Rose de Jesus says

    November 2, 2021 at 11:32 am

    Looks sooo yum! Just perfect for the season!

    Reply
  16. Amber says

    November 2, 2021 at 11:15 am

    Oh my goodness! This is perfect for this time of year. Cannot wait to try this one.

    Reply
  17. Carissa says

    November 2, 2021 at 5:34 am

    Ohhh this sounds delish!! I love cornbread and sweet potatoes so this definitely sounds like something I would love! Also, the biscuits you mentioned sound amazing too!!

    Reply

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