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Sweet Potato Bread

A moist and flavorful sweet potato bread perfect for fall. Soft, springy, and enriched with warm spices.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups mashed sweet potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup canola or vegetable oil
  • 0.25 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Peel and chop sweet potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Microwave with 3 tablespoons water, covered, for 15-17 minutes until very tender. Mash and let cool.
  3. In a bowl, whisk eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla until combined. Add mashed sweet potatoes and mix well.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and salt.
  5. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  6. Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow bread to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

Perfect for fall mornings or as a comforting snack. Optional nuts or raisins can be added for extra texture.
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