Sweet Potato Bread
A delightful Sweet Potato Bread that combines creamy sweet potato with cinnamon, creating a warm and comforting treat perfect for any time of day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Sweet Potato Puree: 1 cup
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 ½ cups
- Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Brown Sugar: ½ cup
- Eggs: 2 large
- Butter or Oil: ¼ cup, melted
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by greasing it or lining with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl.
- Combine the wet ingredients: mix sweet potato puree, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients cautiously using a spatula.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the loaf in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve slices toasted with butter or adorned with a sprinkle of powdered sugar. You can also enjoy it plain or topped with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: sweet potato bread, quick bread, breakfast, comfort food, baking