🍯 Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread 🌽

_Savor the warmth of homemade cornbread with a sweet twist that's perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in._

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1/4 cup honey for the honey butter
- 1 cup buttermilk 🥛
- 1/2 cup softened butter for the honey butter 🧈
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 large eggs 🥚
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder 🥄
- 1/2 cup melted butter 🧈
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Begin by heating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Take a large bowl and whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, melted butter, and buttermilk until well combined.
4. Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry, stirring until just mixed. Avoid overmixing to keep the cornbread light and fluffy.
5. Transfer the batter into a greased baking dish and smooth the top.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. While the cornbread bakes, prepare the honey butter by blending the softened butter with 1/4 cup of honey until creamy and smooth.
8. Once the cornbread is done, allow it to cool slightly before slicing.
9. Serve each piece with a generous dollop of honey butter.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 280 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 11g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For an extra fluffy cornbread, let the batter sit for 10 minutes before baking to allow the baking powder to activate.
- Adding a pinch of cinnamon to the batter can complement the sweet potato flavor beautifully.
- If you prefer a crisper crust, bake the cornbread in a cast iron skillet.

⏳ Preparation time ⏳
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutes | Serving: 8 servings