Lori's Sweet Potato Bread

Indulge in the comforting sweetness of Lori's Sweet Potato Bread, a moist and flavorful loaf that brings together the natural richness of sweet potatoes and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Perfectly balanced with a touch of brown sugar and the buttery goodness of melted butter, this bread is irresistibly soft with a satisfyingly tender crumb. Whether enjoyed plain, with a pat of butter, or sprinkled with optional chopped pecans or walnuts for added crunch, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and baked to golden perfection in under an hour, it's the ultimate homemade treat for cozy breakfasts, snack time, or holiday gatherings. Bring a taste of autumn to your table year-round with this easy, one-bowl sweet potato bread recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.25 cup milk
• 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

Peel the sweet potatoes, cut them into chunks, and boil them in a pot of water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash the sweet potatoes until smooth. Set aside 1 cup of mashed sweet potatoes to cool.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter. Whisk until smooth.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground ginger.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix just until combined to avoid overmixing.

Step 7

Fold in the reserved 1 cup of mashed sweet potatoes and mix until fully incorporated.

Step 8

If desired, gently fold in the chopped pecans or walnuts for added texture and flavor.

Step 9

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 10

Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 11

Remove the loaf 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.

Step 12

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy Lori's Sweet Potato Bread on its own or with a pat of butter!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1155.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3689.0

Total Fat 149.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 635.8mg	0%
Sodium 2833.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 552.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.0g	0%
Total Sugars 315.3g
Protein 50.6g	0%

Vitamin D 108.8IU	0%
Calcium 420.1mg	0%
Iron 17.1mg	0%
Potassium 906.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.8%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 58.8%