Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potatoes (about 1 medium sweet potato)
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (can substitute with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar for a deeper sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional but adds warmth)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for greasing the pan)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the maple glaze:
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add the mashed sweet potatoes, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold together with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Place in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cornbread bakes, prepare the maple glaze. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the maple syrup and warm through until combined and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Once the cornbread is out of the oven, immediately brush the maple glaze generously over the top. Let it cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before slicing to allow the glaze to set.
- Serve warm. Trust me, this step is key—warm cornbread with maple glaze is a little slice of heaven. I’ve learned over the years that the best moments in the kitchen often come with a little patience and a lot of love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International