Description
A delightful treat combining sweet potatoes and warm spices for a cozy bread perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups sweet potatoes (mashed)
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9.25 x 5.25 inch loaf pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mashed sweet potatoes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Mix together topping sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the top of the batter.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool on a rack for 15 minutes before removing from the pan, slice, and serve.
Notes
Store in a large ziplock bag for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. For longer storage, freeze individual slices wrapped in plastic wrap.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: sweet potato, cinnamon bread, dessert, breakfast, snack, cozy, baking