Indulge in a slice of this moist and flavorful Sweet Potato Bread. Made with wholesome sweet potatoes, warm spices, and a touch of sweetness, this bread is perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat. It's easy to make and will satisfy your cravings for something warm and comforting. Give it a try and discover the goodness of sweet potatoes in a whole new way.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the sweet potato mixture, mixing just until combined.
- If using nuts, fold them into the batter.
- Divide the batter between the prepared loaf pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pans for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Interesting Facts
Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamins and minerals like vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese.
This bread is a great way to use up leftover mashed sweet potatoes.
The warm spices in this bread give it a cozy and comforting flavor.