Sweet potato cranberry sauce bread –Hey y’all! Today, I’m excited to share a delicious Sweet Potato Bread recipe that’s perfect for any occasion. This bread is soft, sweet, and packed with flavor. Whether you’re enjoying a slice for breakfast or as a snack, it’s sure to please everyone at the table. So let’s get into it!
Sweet Potato Bread
Feast your eyes on this beautiful loaf! Just look at that golden color and those perfect slices.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato (about 1 large sweet potato)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the mashed sweet potato, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the sweet potato mixture, stirring until just combined. If you’re adding nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once it’s cooled, slice it up and enjoy the delightful taste of homemade sweet potato bread. This recipe is gonna have your kitchen smelling so good, you might just wanna make two loaves! Happy baking!