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Homemade Sweet Potato Cornbread Recipe

Homemade Sweet Potato Cornbread Recipe

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This Homemade Sweet Potato Cornbread recipe is a delightful twist on classic cornbread, adding the natural sweetness and earthy flavor of sweet potatoes to the mix. Moist, tender, and subtly sweet, this cornbread is perfect for enjoying alongside soups, stews, or on its own.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (cooked)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potatoes, milk, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Serve: Let cool slightly, then slice and enjoy your sweet potato cornbread warm!

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