Description
There’s something incredibly comforting about a warm, moist slice of Sweet Potato Bread—packed with natural sweetness, cozy spices, and a soft, tender crumb. This bread is perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even dessert! It’s easy to make and stays deliciously moist for days.
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 1 medium sweet potato, cooked and mashed)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- ¼ cup milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Mix-Ins:
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- ½ cup chocolate chips or raisins
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
- Roast or Boil the Sweet Potatoes:
- Roast: Pierce a medium sweet potato with a fork and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 45-50 minutes, or until soft.
- Boil: Peel, chop, and boil the sweet potato for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Mash the cooked sweet potato until smooth and let it cool.
Step 2: Prepare the Batter
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk the mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined—do not overmix.
- If using, fold in chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or raisins.
Step 3: Bake the Bread
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use fresh sweet potatoes: Canned sweet potato purée works, but freshly mashed sweet potatoes give the best flavor.
- Don’t overmix the batter: This keeps the bread soft and fluffy.
- Check for doneness: Every oven is different—start checking at 50 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center.
- Make it healthier: Swap half the flour for whole wheat flour and reduce the sugar slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Cuisine: American