Sweet Potato Quick Bread
Transform your fall baking with this Sweet Potato Quick Bread, a moist and flavorful loaf that beautifully combines the natural sweetness of mashed sweet potatoes with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This easy quick bread recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to perfection, delivering a soft, tender crumb enhanced by optional mix-ins like chopped nuts or dried cranberries for added texture. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert, this versatile loaf pairs wonderfully with a cup of coffee or tea. Whether you're looking to use up leftover sweet potatoes or simply craving a cozy, homemade treat, this recipe is sure to impress with its balance of rich, comforting flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sweet potato (mashed)
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Chopped nuts (optional)
- 0.5 cup Raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potato, eggs, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
If desired, fold in the chopped nuts and/or raisins or dried cranberries for added texture and flavor.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Slice and serve. Enjoy your sweet potato quick bread with a pat of butter or on its own!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3305 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.8 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.1 g | 340% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 636 mg | 212% | |
| Sodium | 1962 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 477.0 g | 173% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 287.1 g | ||
| Protein | 51.5 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 442 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 2068 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
