Moist Sweet Potato Bread Recipe

Sweet Potato Bread is a delicious, moist, and flavorful treat perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert.

The natural sweetness of sweet potatoes, combined with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, creates an irresistible taste.

This homemade recipe is easy to follow and can be customized with pecans for a delightful crunch.

Let’s get started!

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked, mashed sweet potatoes

½ cup vegetable oil

2 eggs

½ cup water

1 ½ cups white sugar

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

¼ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

½ teaspoon ground allspice

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions:

                                                                                                            Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Baking Pan

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.

Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, vegetable oil, eggs, water, and white sugar.

Whisk everything together until smooth and well blended.

Step 3: Combine the Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.

This ensures even distribution of the leavening agents and spices.

Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until fully incorporated.

Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the bread dense.

Step 5: Add the Pecans (Optional)

If using, fold in the chopped pecans for extra texture and flavor.

Step 6: Bake the Bread

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

Bake in the preheated oven for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7: Cool and Serve

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Tips for the Best Sweet Potato Bread

Use fresh sweet potatoes: Roasting or boiling them at home gives the best flavor.

Don’t overmix: Stir just until combined to keep the bread light and tender.

Customize the flavors: Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract for extra warmth.

Make it healthier: Swap half of the all-purpose flour for whole wheat flour, or reduce the sugar slightly for a less sweet version.