Description
Cinnamon Sweet Potato Bread is a delightful quick bread that brings together the warm flavors of cinnamon and the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes. This moist, cake-like treat is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even as a cozy dessert. With its rich aroma and soft texture, this bread will quickly become a family favorite. It’s easy to make, customizable with your favorite mix-ins, and offers a healthy twist compared to traditional sweet breads. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or toasted with butter, Cinnamon Sweet Potato Bread is sure to warm your heart and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
- Prepare the sweet potatoes by peeling and chopping them into chunks, then microwaving until tender. Mash and cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled mashed sweet potatoes with eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking soda, cinnamon, and any additional spices.
- Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 65g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg