This Sweet Potato Bread is a moist, warmly spiced loaf with a naturally sweet flavor that is perfect for any time of day!
Indulge yourself in this cozy sweet potato bread recipe. It is a flavorful quick bread that combines the natural sweetness of mashed sweet potatoes with the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg. It is sure to please the whole family whether it is on the kitchen counter or on the table at your next holiday gathering.
For more flavor-filled loafs you have to try my Strawberry Bread, Cinnamon Banana Bread and Zucchini Bread.
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Why We Love This Sweet Potato Bread
- It is made from scratch so there are only wholesome ingredients.
- It has a fluffy and moist texture that truly melts in your mouth.
- This Sweet Potato Bread is great for breakfast, as a snack, or even to serve as a dessert.
Recipes Ingredients
Mashed Sweet Potato – To add moisture to the bread and give it that warm sweet potato taste.
Cinnamon and Nutmeg – Warm spices to embody the fall flavors in this loaf.
For a full list of ingredients and amounts see the recipe card below.
How to Make Sweet Potato Bread
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
Step 2: In a large bowl mix together the white sugar and oil.
Step 3: Next, add the eggs and mix together.
Step 4: In a separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt and whisk together.
Step 5: Add the dry ingredients and water into the wet ingredients and mix until everything has combined.
Step 6: Next, fold in the sweet potato and pecans, if using.
Step 7: Pour batter into your prepared loaf pan.
Step 8: Optional Step: Place 2 tbsp of softened butter in a zip top bag and cut a small hole on the corner. Then draw a straight line on the top middle of your batter with the butter before putting the pan in the oven. This will ensure a straight crack or bloom when the bread bakes.
Step 9: Bake in the oven for 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean. Sometimes this takes 1 hour and 15 minutes depending upon your oven.
Step 10: Finally, serve and enjoy!
FAQs
There is an optional addition of chopped pecans but you can also use other nuts, or even chocolate chips to make a sweeter bread. If you are wanting to add more flavor into this loaf I would recommend adding a teaspoon of vanilla, or even swapping out granulated sugar for brown sugar to give it a taste with more molasses.
Some things I would recommend serving with this bread would be Healthy Breakfast Fruit Pizza, Hash Brown Egg Cups, or even a cup of coffee or tea.
Storage Information
You can store leftovers of your sweet potato bread in an airtight container on your counter at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can store it in your fridge for 1 week. If you want to freeze it you can wrap it in plastic wrap and foil and freeze for up to 2 months.
Sweet Potato Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 cup sweet potato - cooked and mashed
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans - optional
- 2 Tbsp butter - softened; optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9×5 loaf pan.
- In a bowl mix together the sugar and oil.
- Next, add the eggs and mix together.
- In a separate bowl add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt and whisk together.
- Add the dry ingredients and water into the egg and sugar mixture until everything has combined.
- Next, fold in the sweet potato and pecans, if using.
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan.
- Optional Step: Place 2 tbsp of softened butter in a zip top bag and cut a small hole on the corner. Then draw a straight line on the top middle of your batter with the butter before putting the pan in the oven. This will ensure a straight crack or bloom when the bread bakes.
- Bake in the oven for 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean. Sometimes this takes 1 hour and 15 minutes depending upon your oven.
- Finally, serve and enjoy!
Made this for the neighbors that moved in across the way and they’ve already asked for the recipe! Thank you very much!
Tried this in advance of our Thanksgiving holiday. It is so good and going on the menu!