How to Make Sweet Potato Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sweet potato bread is a delicious and nutritious baked good that is perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or as a side dish with dinner. It's a versatile recipe that can be customized with different spices and add-ins to suit your taste preferences, making it a household favorite for many.

When it comes to the health benefits of sweet potato bread, you can feel good about indulging in a slice or two. Sweet potatoes are a rich source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, vitamin C, a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ¾ cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
  • ½ cup chopped pecans

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 (9x5-inch) loaf

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Combine sugar and oil in a large bowl; beat well. Add eggs and beat until well combined. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a separate bowl. Stir flour mixture into egg mixture alternately with water. Stir in sweet potatoes and chopped nuts. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    303 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 171mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 130mg