Description
Delight in the warm, comforting flavors of Sweet Potato Cinnamon Bread with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat any time of day.
Ingredients
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For the Bread:
- 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
For the Topping:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: To 350°F and grease a 9.25 x 5.25 inch loaf pan. You can also line the pan with parchment paper for easier removal after baking.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl or mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and flavorings: Incorporate eggs one at a time at low speed, followed by vanilla extract and mashed sweet potatoes.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix wet and dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined. Pour into prepared loaf pan.
- Add topping: Mix topping sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake: For 55–65 minutes at 350°F. Check for doneness with a toothpick. Cool on a rack before slicing and serving. Store in a ziplock bag in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- For added texture, consider folding in chopped nuts or dried fruit to the batter.
- This bread is delicious served warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (assuming 10 slices per loaf)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato Cinnamon Bread, Baking, Breakfast, Sweet Treat, Vegetarian
