Easy Sweet Potato Cornbread Recipe Easy

This Quick Sweet Potato Cornbread is a game-changer, delivering a moist, tender crumb with warm spices and a subtle sweetness in under an hour. I developed this recipe to be faster than traditional methods, perfect for pairing with chili or enjoying as a snack. Through extensive testing, I’ve found that using room-temperature eggs and buttermilk is key for a perfect rise and texture every time.

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Easy Sweet Potato Cornbread Recipe

  • Author: Dorothy Miller

Ingredients

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  • 1¼ cups yellow cornmeal
  • ¾ cup plain white flour
  • 1 tablespoon of rising powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (cooked)
  • 2 room temperature eggs
  • 1 room temperature egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • Optional: orange coloring
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon

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