Making Honey Butter Sweet Potato Cornbread is simple if you follow these easy steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish or a round cake pan.
2. Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel and chop the sweet potato, then boil it in salted water until tender. Drain and mash until smooth.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, honey, melted butter, and eggs until well combined.
5. Combine Mixtures: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Add Sweet Potatoes: Fold in the mashed sweet potatoes and corn kernels (if using) until evenly distributed.
7. Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
8. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool: Allow the cornbread to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
10. Slice and Serve: Once cooled slightly, slice the cornbread into squares or wedges.

These clear steps will guide you in creating this incredible cornbread with ease.