Enjoy all the flavor of classic banana bread without the bananas in this spiced sweet potato loaf. Moist, tender, and warmly flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, it’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Equipment
- 9”x5” loaf pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Parchment Paper
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato approx. 1-2 medium potatoes
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: Flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger
- In a large bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients until smooth: Mashed sweet potato, eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk, and vanilla
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir gently until just combined. The batter will be thick and lumpy; do not overmix!
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top
- Bake for 42 - 47minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift out and cool fully on a wire rack
Notes
*To make mashed sweet potatoes, peel and quarter two medium potatoes and place them in a pot. Cover the potatoes with water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender. Immediately drain and mash until smooth.
