Sweet Potato Bread with Pecans
Warmly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, this moist sweet potato bread features crunchy pecans in every bite, delivering a cozy, comforting treat perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Parchment paper optional
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wire cooling rack
- Oven
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes roasted and cooled
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-Ins:
- ½ cup chopped pecans plus extra for topping
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Prepare Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well blended.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing for a tender loaf.
Fold in Pecans:
- Gently fold in the chopped pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Transfer to Pan:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle extra chopped pecans on top for added crunch and visual appeal.
Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool:
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra moistness, you can add 2 tablespoons of sour cream or Greek yogurt to the wet ingredients.
- This bread pairs wonderfully with a smear of butter or a drizzle of honey.
Nutrition (Per Slice – Based on 10 Slices)
- Calories: 260
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 18g
- Vitamin A: 3000 IU
- Vitamin C: 2mg
- Calcium: 30mg
- Iron: 1mg