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Cinnamon and Spice Sweet Potato Bread

Cinnamon and Spice Sweet Potato Bread That's Irresistibly Moist

This Cinnamon and Spice Sweet Potato Bread is moist and spiced, perfect for breakfast or a cozy treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Mashed Sweet Potatoes Adds moisture and sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Water For steaming
  • 2 large Large Eggs Flax eggs can be substituted for vegan option
  • 1/2 cup Canola or Vegetable Oil Can substitute melted coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk Yogurt or sour cream are alternatives
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Whole wheat flour can be used as a substitute
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust sweetness to taste
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Contributes moisture and flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon Allspice Optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cloves Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • sifter
  • wire rack

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan by greasing it and dusting with flour.
  2. Place sweet potatoes in a bowl with water, cover, and microwave for 5-8 minutes until fork-tender. Mash until smooth.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugars, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and salt.
  5. Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

Ensure sweet potatoes are cooled before mixing with eggs. Do not over-mix the batter to avoid a dense texture. Store bread at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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