5 from 21 votes
Sweet Potato Bread
Sweet Potato Bread blends mashed sweet potatoes with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, producing a moist, tender loaf with a subtle sweetness. The mixture of brown and white sugar with vegetable oil creates a rich, soft crumb, perfect for breakfast or a snack. Baking in a loaf pan ensures even cooking and a golden crust, while the balance of flour and baking soda allows for a soft yet structured texture.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
236 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large egg
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/3 cup milk whole
- 1 cup sweet potato cooked and mashed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray, set aside.
- Add sugars and oil to a large bowl and beat well. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir flour mixture into egg mixture alternately with milk. Fold in sweet potatoes.
- Pour batter into greased loaf pan and bake for about 55-60 minutes, until golden and inserted toothpick comes out clean with moist crumbs.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
236kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
162mg
(7%)
Potassium
88mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
1623IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 236kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 162mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 1623IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.