Savannah Sweet Potato Bread

Delight your taste buds with the warm, spiced flavors of Savannah Sweet Potato Bread—a moist and tender loaf that combines roasted sweet potato puree with aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Perfect for fall baking or any time you crave a cozy treat, this quick bread is sweetened with a blend of granulated and brown sugar for rich depth, while optional chopped pecans or walnuts add a delightful crunch. Made with pantry staples and prepped in just 25 minutes, this recipe yields a beautifully golden loaf that's ideal for breakfast, snacking, or dessert. Serve it plain, toasted, or spread with a dollop of butter for a slice of pure Southern comfort.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:85 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 medium (about 1 pound total) sweet potatoes
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup (packed) brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.

Step 2

Wash the sweet potatoes and pierce them with a fork. Roast them in the oven for about 45 minutes, or until they are tender. Allow them to cool, then peel and mash them. You’ll need about 1 cup of sweet potato puree.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.

Step 4

In a separate medium bowl, beat the eggs. Add the vegetable oil, milk, vanilla extract, and the cooled sweet potato puree. Mix until well combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix. If you’re adding nuts, fold them in now.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 9

Serve plain or with a spread of butter for a delightful treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1769.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4188.4

Total Fat 158.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.3g
Cholesterol 379.3mg	0%
Sodium 3578.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 655.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.4g	0%
Total Sugars 317.7g
Protein 59.2g	0%

Vitamin D 108.8IU	0%
Calcium 565.2mg	0%
Iron 21.3mg	0%
Potassium 840.9mg	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: 33.3%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 61.1%