Description
This sweet potato bread is the perfect combination of soft, moist texture and naturally sweet flavor. Bursting with warm spices and the rich taste of roasted sweet potatoes, it’s ideal for breakfast, afternoon snacks, or even gifting to friends. Easy to make and versatile with optional add-ins, this bread fills your home with an inviting aroma and satisfies any craving for a cozy, wholesome treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato (roasted)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar (mix of brown and granulated)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk or buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Roast and mash sweet potatoes.
- In a bowl, whisk sugar, eggs, and oil; add vanilla and sweet potato.
- Combine dry ingredients separately, then fold into wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in optional nuts or raisins.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake 50-60 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, roast sweet potatoes until caramelized.
- Avoid overmixing to keep the bread soft.
- Spices are optional but recommended for warmth and depth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg