Description
Homemade sweet potato cornbread delivers Southern comfort with creamy, wholesome ingredients blended into a golden skillet masterpiece. Regional kitchens embrace this hearty side dish that connects culinary traditions and welcomes you to savor each warm, comforting slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (245 grams) sweet potato, mashed
- ½ cup (100 grams) brown sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) whole milk
- ½ cup (113 grams/4 oz) butter, melted
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups (156 grams) self-rising cornmeal
- 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup (113 grams/4 oz) salted butter
- ⅓ tbsp (5 ml) molasses
Instructions
- Preparation: Position oven rack centrally and preheat to 375°F (190°C). Gather all ingredients and equipment for efficient baking.
- Dry Mixture: Blend cornmeal, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl until uniformly combined.
- Wet Ingredients: Whisk mashed sweet potato, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until silky and thoroughly integrated.
- Batter Assembly: Form a central well in dry ingredients and gently incorporate the sweet potato mixture, stirring minimally to maintain an airy texture.
- Liquid Integration: Fold whole milk into the batter delicately, ensuring smooth consistency without overworking the mixture.
- Skillet Preparation: Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium flame, coating surface evenly with melted butter to prevent sticking.
- Baking Process: Pour batter into the hot skillet, distributing evenly, and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted centrally emerges clean.
- Molasses Butter Finishing: While cornbread bakes, blend softened salted butter with dark molasses until creamy and well-combined.
- Serving: Allow cornbread to rest in skillet for 5 minutes, then slice and serve warm, topped with a luxurious dollop of molasses butter.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Stir batter gently to maintain a light, tender texture and avoid developing tough, dense cornbread.
- Cast-Iron Skillet Magic: Preheating and buttering the skillet creates a crispy, golden exterior and helps the cornbread release easily.
- Sweet Potato Secret: Mashed sweet potatoes add moisture, natural sweetness, and a beautiful orange hue to the cornbread.
- Temperature Precision: Center oven rack and consistent 375°F ensures even baking and perfect golden-brown results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg