Ingredients
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- 1½ cups sweet potatoes (mashed)
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9.25 x 5.25-inch loaf pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract and mashed sweet potatoes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Mix the additional sugar and cinnamon for the topping and sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for 15 minutes before removing from the pan, then slice and serve.
Notes
For a special treat, toast slices and add cinnamon sugar, maple syrup, or powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: sweet potato bread, cinnamon bread, baked goods