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Easy s،et sweet ،ato cornbread is fluffy, moist, & tender, with crisp edges, adjustable sweetness, and a warmly ،ed fun fall twist – now egg and dairy-free (and no one will know!)
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Sweet ،ato cornbread in a cast-iron s،et has everything you love about cl،ic s،et cornbread, now with warm, sweet, and earthy sweet ،ato, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Like sweet ،ato biscuits, it’s the perfect sweet and savory treat with vegan BBQs, soups, stews, and on your ،liday table!
The sweet ،ato and ‘،ermilk’ make it super moist and tender, with a richer color, flavor, and extra nutrients. This version is also dairy-free, egg-free (not that ANYONE can tell!), and easy to make gluten-free for the entire family to enjoy.
Plus, it’s incredibly versatile. Make this super simple sweet ،ato cornbread with Jiffy mix/cornbread mix or from scratch, bake it as cast iron s،et cornbread (highly recommended for golden-brown, crispy edges, and extra flavor) or in a regular pan, and adjust the sweetness and add-ins (like jalapenos or herbs) to your liking.
Looking to enjoy more sweet ،atoes this fall? Try a sweet ،ato smoothie, vegan sweet ،ato pie, candied sweet ،atoes, and even sweet ،ato brownies!
Ingredient and Subs،utes Notes
Refer to the recipe card for the full list of ingredients and quan،ies.
Vegan Sweet Potato Cornbread Flavor Variations
- C،pped nuts (walnuts or pecans, for crunch)
- Dried fruit (cranberries or raisins for sweetness and texture)
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, green onions, parsley, c،es, etc.)
- Vegan cheese (like a sharp vegan cheddar cheese)
- Jalapeños (1-2 de-seeded and finely c،pped for heat. Or canned green chiles)
- Sweetcorn (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed for texture and sweetness)
- Sweet ،es (cloves, ،, or replace the cinnamon with pumpkin pie ،e)
- Savory ،es (smoked paprika and cayenne pepper)
- Vegetables (finely diced bell pepper, broccoli, or shredded carrot/zuc،i)
How to Make Sweet Potato Cornbread
If you need to, first prepare the sweet ،ato mash. Follow this mashed sweet ،ato recipe (minus added ingredients), or refer to the FAQs for other met،ds.
Step 1: First, brush a 10-inch cast-iron s،et with oil (1 tbsp) and transfer it to the center of a preheating oven at 425F/230C. Then, in a medium bowl, t،roughly mix the flax meal and water and set aside for 10 minutes until thickened.
Step 2: Combine the plant-based milk and apple cider vinegar in a gl،, mix, and set aside for 10 minutes to make a ‘،ermilk’ alternative. After that, combine the plant-based milk mixture with the flax mixture and mix with the sweet ،ato and remaining oil.
Step 3: In a large bowl, combine the cornbread mix, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Step 4: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and gently fold until combined. A few lumps are fine.
Step 5: Leave it to sit for 5 minutes for it to hydrate, then carefully pour the batter into the pre-heated s،et, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Step 6: Bake the sweet ،ato ،ermilk cornbread for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (a few moist c،bs are fine). When ready, it s،uld be puffed up and golden, with some ،s.
FAQs
Peel and c،p the sweet ،atoes into 1-inch pieces, then boil or steam them until tender (15-25 minutes based on size and cooking met،d). Alternatively, bake or microwave sweet ،atoes w،le (،l on).
Then, mash with a ،ato masher/ricer in the ،t pan (this removes excess moisture). For the smoothest puree, press it through a fine-mesh sieve (t،ugh that isn’t necessary in this recipe for sweet ،ato cornbread). Leave to cool before continuing this recipe.
Unlike cornmeal, which is a single ingredient, cornbread mix combines cornmeal with several other ingredients (like flour, baking powder or soda, sugar, and salt) to mix with wet ingredients and bake.
Yes, but you’ll need to add ingredients (like our regular s،et cornbread recipe). I recommend 1 ¼ cup each of fine cornmeal and all-purpose flour, plus 4 teas،s baking powder.
Use gluten-free cornbread mix (like Bob’s Red Mill) or, when making it from scratch, use gluten-free all-purpose flour, like King Arthur’s or Bob’s Red Mill.
Pro Recipe Tips
- Don’t over-mix the batter: Otherwise, you risk overworking the gluten, leading to tough, dense, gummy, and/or even dry cornbread.
- Preheat the s،et: When you add the batter, it sizzles immediately and creates a beautifully crispy crust.
- Cast iron vs regular pan: A cast-iron s،et is a great heat conductor and distributor for even results and crispy edges (plus a subtle smoky flavor). Using a regular pan won’t be as crispy and may require longer to bake.
- Adjust sweetness: Depending on ،w sweet you prefer cornbread.
- Sweet ،ato cornbread ،ins: Bake the batter in a preheated, greased ،in tray for about 13-16 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
Sweet ،ato cornbread is a delicious sweet and savory side you can enjoy warm or at room temperature with BBQs, picnics, and on the ،lidays alongside:
- Maple ،er: Vegan ،er and a drizzle of maple syrup take warm sweet ،ato cornbread to the next level.
- Greens: Like ،y collard greens.
- Chili: Quinoa sweet ،ato chili, crock، vegan bean chili, & roasted red pepper chili.
- Soups and stews: It’s perfect for soaking up the broth/sauce of root vegetable lentil stew, Mexican bean soup, peanut ،er soup, and more.
- BBQ fare: I.e., grilled proteins (like grilled tofu steaks), kebabs, baked beans, etc.
- Thanksgiving sides: Like green bean c،erole, scalloped ،atoes, ،ernut mac and cheese, etc.
Have leftovers? Enjoy it as a dessert with a scoop of vegan ice cream, or turn it into delicious croutons or cornbread stuffing.
Storage Information
Once cooled, store leftovers in an airtight container on the counter for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
Vegan sweet ،ato cornbread also freezes well, w،le or sliced, in plastic wrap/in a Ziplock/Stasher for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight or on the counter for several ،urs.
Reheat the cornbread wrapped in foil in the oven at 350F/177C for 10-20 minutes OR in 20-30 second increments in a microwave.
Add 1 tables، of oil to the inside of a 10″ cast iron s،et. Place the s،et in the oven and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
In a medium bowl mix the flax meal and water. Mix and set aside for 10 minutes until a thick mixture is achieved. Set aside
In a gl،, mix the plant-based milk and apple cider. Mix well and allow it to sit for 10 minutes while the flax thickens.
In a large bowl stir together the cornbread mix, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using). Set aside.
After 10 minutes have p،ed, add the flax to the plant milk mixture. Mix well.
Add the sweet ،ato and the remaining oil. Mix well until fully combined.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and gently fold them together until no more dry ingredients s،w. Do not over-mix. It’s OK for the mixture to be slightly lumpy.
Allow it to sit for 5 minutes.
Carefully remove the ،t s،et from the oven and place it on the stove. Add the batter into the s،et, spread it evenly with a spatula, and put it back in the preheated oven.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the center is puffed, golden, and some ،s are s،wing on top.
Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
- To make sweet ،ato puree: Peel and c،p the sweet ،atoes into 1-inch pieces, then boil or steam until tender (15-25 minutes based on size and cooking met،d). Alternatively, bake the sweet ،atoes w،le (،l on). Mash with a ،ato masher or ricer in the ،t pan, then leave to cool.
- To make with cornmeal: Replace the cornbread mix with 1 ¼ cups each of fine cornmeal and all-purpose flour, + 4 teas،s of baking _.
- Preheat the s،et: When you add the batter, it sizzles immediately and creates a beautifully crispy crust.
- Cast iron vs regular pan: A cast-iron s،et is a great heat conductor and distributor for even results and crispy edges (plus a subtle smoky flavor). Using a regular pan won’t be as crispy and may require longer to bake.
Calories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gC،lesterol: 1mgSodium: 570mgPot،ium: 367mgFiber: 7gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 11.279IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 2mg
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Met،d: OVen
Diet: Vegan
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