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    Home » Recipes » Fall Recipes

    Sweet Potato Cornbread

    Published: Sep 24, 2023 · Modified: Jan 18, 2024 by Philip Lago and Mystique Mattai · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Sweet Potato Cornbread cut in squares in a cast-iron skillet with a gingham tea towel wrapped around the handle.

    This Sweet Potato Cornbread Recipe is crunchy on the outside, moist on the inside, and the perfect blend of sweet and salty. It’s a delicious addition to any menu, quick to make, and packed with veggies and warming spices. Top it with butter, and a sprinkle of salt and enjoy.

    Cornbread cut in squares in a cast iron skillet placed on a wire rack.
    Jump to:
    • Ingredient List
    • Variations and Additions
    • Recipe Steps: How to Make Sweet Potato Cornbread
    • Storage
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Other Southern-Inspired Recipes to Consider
    • Recipe Card

    In the cooler months, there’s nothing better than freshly baked cornbread. The only thing better is our sweet potato cornbread. It's a perfect fall recipe that we’ve tested multiple times and love to share during Thanksgiving and Christmas, along with Thanksgiving Salad with Apples and Candied Walnuts, Corn Chowder with Sausage, Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes, Roasted Brussels Sprouts Au Gratin with Bacon and Pumpkin Crème Brûlée for dessert.

    Packed with veggies and warm spices, and sweetened with maple syrup, our sweet potato cornbread is easy to make, quick to make, and makes for a delicious appetizer or side dish. The addition of sweet potato makes for a super moist interior and adds a slight sweetness that makes it taste very similar to our carrot cake muffins – very similar!

    Ingredient List

    Ingredients to make sweet potato cornbread: flour, eggs, cornmeal, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, butter, buttermilk, and sweet potato.
    • All-purpose flour: Gives the cornbread structure and the bread texture.
    • Cornmeal: We recommend yellow medium ground cornmeal, though any cornmeal will work, just resulting in a different texture.
    • Baking powder: Provides lift and a light texture to the cornbread.
    • Salt: We always recommend seasoning every dish with a little bit of salt.
    • Eggs: Fresh large eggs.
    • Buttermilk: Provides moisture and a little tang to the recipe. This can be substituted with plain or Greek yogurt, or by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or distilled vinegar to 1 cup of milk.
    • Maple syrup: Our preferred sweetener, plus it pairs wonderfully with sweet potatoes. Honey, agave syrup, or granulated sugar can be substituted in equal amounts.
    • Salted Butter: Unsalted butter, coconut oil, or butter substitute can be substituted in equal amounts.
    • Sweet Potato: The unsung hero of sweet potato cornbread, it provides moisture, a little heartiness, and subtle sweetness that makes this the perfect Thanksgiving side. Squash, carrots, or pumpkin will all provide different but delicious flavor alternatives to this recipe.
    • Cinnamon: A warm spice that pairs perfectly with sweet potato.
    • Nutmeg: Gives the sweet potato cornbread its holiday flavor and aroma.

    See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    Variations and Additions

    • Spicy: Add 1 cup of diced Jalapeno pepper along with the sweet potato for a spicy kick.
    • Corn:  Fresh or frozen corn kernels will enhance the corn flavor and it’s always fun biting into individual corn kernels.
    • Sweet: This sweet potato cornbread recipe does resemble carrot cake a little bit so a little bit of cream cheese frosting turns this into a sweet treat.

    Recipe Steps: How to Make Sweet Potato Cornbread

    Flour, cornmeal, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a white bowl.

    1. Prepare the skillet and dry ingredients.

    Place a 9” cast iron skillet in the middle rack of the oven and preheat to 400°F.

    Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.

    White bowl with milk and eggs with whisk and small pot pouring butter.

    2. Mix the wet ingredients.

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, and maple syrup. While continuing to whisk, pour in the butter.

    Sweet potato cornbread batter in a white ceramic pour bowl.

    3. Make the batter.

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, and maple syrup. While continuing to whisk, pour in the butter.

    Add the sweet potato and fold the batter another 12-15 times until the batter is just combined.

    Melted butter in a black cast iron skillet.

    4. Melt the butter.

    Using oven mitts, remove the skillet from the oven and swirl a knob of butter around in it until melted.

    Sweet potato cornbread batter spread in a cast iron skillet.

    5. Add the batter.

    Pour the cornbread batter into the skillet and spread it out into an even layer using a spatula.

    Sweet potato cornbread baked in a cast iron skillet.

    6. Bake the cornbread.

    Bake for 25 minutes, until golden brown or a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

    Cornbread cut in squares in a cast iron skillet with shadows casting overtop.

    Storage

    Though we don’t imagine there will be leftovers, here are the options for storing any leftover sweet potato cornbread:

    Breadbox or cupboard: Cornbread will last up to 3 days stored in a cool dark area. Wrap the cornbread in homemade beeswax wraps or a reusable storage bag with as much air removed from the bag as possible.

    Refrigerator: Wrap the sweet potato cornbread or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.

    Freezer: Store leftovers in a freezer bag for up to 3 months in the freezer.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can you make muffins with this recipe?

    Absolutely! Using the same recipe you can make sweet potato cornbread muffins. Scoop the batter into muffin liners and bake for 14-16 minutes, until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

    Can you use a different type of pan to bake cornbread?

    While we certainly recommend a cast iron skillet, you can use any oven-safe pan, such as a cake pan to make our sweet potato cornbread.

    Can you use leftover cooked sweet potatoes in the recipe?

    This recipe is meant to be used with raw grated sweet potatoes.

    Can you eat sweet potato skin?

    Yes, the entire sweet potato is edible. Ensure to wash it well using a vegetable brush. We keep our sweet potato skin on for the recipe.

    Other Southern-Inspired Recipes to Consider

    • Mississippi pot roast with pepperoncini spooned over mashed potatoes with a spoon.
      Mississippi Pot Roast
    • old fashioned baked macaroni and cheese in a bowl with a fork with chives on top.
      Old Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese
    • KFC-Inspired Fried Chicken
    • Green Bean Casserole in a Lodge Skillet with garlic, onion, parmesan and napkin around it
      Homemade Green Bean Casserole

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    Recipe Card

    Sweet Potato Cornbread cut in squares in a cast-iron skillet on a wire rack with a gingham tea towel wrapped around the handle.

    Sweet Potato Cornbread

    5 from 2 votes
    Philip Lago and Mystique Mattai
    This Sweet Potato Cornbread Recipe is crunchy on the outside, moist on the inside, and the perfect blend of sweet and salty.
    Servings: 8 servings
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup flour
    • 1 cup cornmeal
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 cup buttermilk
    • 6 tablespoon salted butter melted
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • 1 medium sweet potato grated

    Instructions
     

    • Place cast iron skillet in the middle rack of oven and preheat to 400°F.
    • Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in a small mixing bowl and set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and maple syrup. While continuing to whisk, slowly pour in the 4 tablespoons of melted butter.
    • Pour the dry ingredients into wet and mix about 6-8 times until it just begins to come together.
    • Add the sweet potato and fold the batter another 12-15 times until the batter is just combined.
    • Using oven mitts, remove the skillet from the oven and swirl 1 tablespoon of butter to coat the pan.
    • Pour the batter into the skillet and spread out into an even layer using a spatula.
    • Bake for 25 minutes, until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
    • Brush the top with remaining butter, allow to cool for 10 minutes, and serve.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 437mg | Potassium: 259mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 4380IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 2mg

    Additional Information

    Course: Appetizer, Side, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, Canadian, north american
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 297
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    1. Joshua JP says

      November 14, 2023 at 10:58 pm

      Absolutely divine. I would have never thought to put sweet potato in cornbread, but it gave it a distinct sweetness and heartiness that was so delicious. Thanks for the excellent recipe!5 stars

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      • Philip Lago + Mystique Mattai says

        November 14, 2023 at 11:04 pm

        Thank YOU for the comment and stopping by the blog. We're so thrilled you loved the Sweet Potato Cornbread!

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