Description
Sweet Potato Cinnamon Bread is the perfect cozy treat for chilly days, blending the warmth of sweet potatoes and cinnamon into a delightful loaf. With its golden crust and soft, spiced interior, this bread is not only visually appealing but also versatile enough for breakfast or dessert. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or toasted with a spread, each bite offers a comforting embrace that makes every moment feel special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ⅓ cup melted butter (or oil for dairy-free)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- Boil sweet potatoes until fork-tender (about 15 minutes). Mash until smooth.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes with melted butter, eggs, sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
- Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just mixed—avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg