Sweet Potato Bread



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Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
1 hr

Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins

Servings:
12

Yield:
1 (9×5-inch) loaf


Ingredients

  • 1 ½cupswhite sugar
  • 1/2cupvegetable oil
  • 2largeeggs
  • 1 ¾cupssifted all-purpose flour
  • 1teaspoonbaking soda
  • 1/2teaspoonground cinnamon
  • 1/2teaspoonground nutmeg
  • 1/4teaspoonsalt
  • 1/3cupwater
  • 1cupcooked and mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1/2cupchopped pecans

  • Directions

    Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×5-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. Gradually stir flour mixture into egg mixture, alternating 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.



    Cook’s Note

    Top with cream cheese frosting and chopped dried cranberries for a holiday variation.

    Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

    This sweet potato bread also freezes well; cool bread completely before wrapping and freezing. 


    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    303 Calories
    14g Fat
    43g Carbs
    4g Protein

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