Sweet Potato Bread

Here’s a delicious and moist Sweet Potato Bread recipe — perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack!

🍠 Sweet Potato Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp ground nutmeg

• ¼ tsp ground ginger (optional)

• 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 1 medium sweet potato, cooked and mashed)

• ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)

• ½ cup brown sugar (packed)

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ cup milk (any kind)

Optional Add-ins

• ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts

• ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries

• ½ cup chocolate chips

🧑‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. Whisk dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.

3. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together mashed sweet potatoes, oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla, and milk until smooth.

4. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.

5. Add extras (if using): Fold in nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips.

6. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7. Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

🔁 Storage

• Room temp: Wrapped tightly, it keeps for 2–3 days.

• Fridge: Up to 1 week.

• Freezer: Freeze slices individually for up to 3 months.