Description
Sweet Potato Cinnamon Bread is a delightful, spiced loaf that blends the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with fragrant cinnamon and nutmeg. This easy-to-make quick bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or as a dessert treat. With its moist texture and crunchy cinnamon-sugar topping, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite. Serve it warm with butter, cream cheese, or alongside your morning coffee for a comforting experience. Whether you’re hosting a cozy gathering or enjoying a quiet afternoon, this Sweet Potato Cinnamon Bread is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups mashed sweet potatoes
- ½ cup softened butter
- 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 loaf pan.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed, then incorporate the vanilla extract and mashed sweet potatoes until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Pour into the prepared loaf pan.
- For the topping, mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center. Cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 204
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 38mg