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Sweet Potato Cinnamon Bread

Heavenly Sweet Potato Cinnamon Bread for Cozy Mornings

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This Sweet Potato Cinnamon Bread recipe is a delightful treat that's easy to make and perfect for cozy mornings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes fresh or canned
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs or flaxseed meal as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract for variation
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt or kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
For the Topping
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar adjust based on preference
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon preferably freshly ground

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Loaf Pan
  • hand mixer or stand mixer
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9.25 x 5.25 inch loaf pan.
  2. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and mashed sweet potatoes.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Mix together sugar and cinnamon for the topping and sprinkle it evenly over the batter.
  7. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 4500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm, perhaps with butter or cream cheese. For longer storage, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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