Name: Sweet Potato Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 32 (Makes 2 loaves)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups sugar; 3 eggs; 1 cup oil; 2 cups cold mashed cooked sweet potatoes; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Thissweet potato breadis a moist and warming pastry that’s the perfect cozy snack or breakfast for cool fall days.

a loaf of sweet bread sitting wooden cutting board on a navy blue and white checkered dish towel half a stick of butter beside the bread.

I can’t tell you how many types of bread I’ve made over the years, but I CAN tell you that this one has cemented itself as a top contender amongst the bread competition. It is as easy to make asbanana breadandtakes only about 10 minutes to prepare.Then, you just put it in the oven for about an hour, and you have rich, warm, flavorful bread!

Honestly,baking with sweet potato has a similar effect as baking with pumpkin.It’s got that same kind of rich and sweetly nutty flavor, so it’s a perfect snack, breakfast, or even a dessert. Enjoying a slice by a toasty fire with a good book might just become your new favorite activity.

a bread pin of a whole loaf of sweet potato bread.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It is as easy to whip up as banana breadand takes only about 10 minutes to prepare.
It’s a perfect snack, breakfast, or even a dessert.
Sweet potatoes are easy to bakeand are a wonderfulsuperfood that has tons of nutrients.

Recipe Ingredients

Sugar
Eggs
Oil
Sweet potatoes– these need to be cooked, mashed and cold
Vanilla extract
Flour –all-purpose
Baking powder
Baking soda
Spices –ground nutmeg, allspice and cinnamon
Chopped pecans are optional but add a delightful texture

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

a hand holding a slice of sweet potato bread with pecans butter and butterknife in background.

How to Make Sweet Potato Bread

In a large bowl, add the sugar, eggs, and oil, and mix well to combine.
Add the mashed sweet potatoes and vanilla, and stir to combine.
Add the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
Fold in the pecans, divide the batter evenly between two pans, and bake.

Recipe FAQs

Is sweet potato bread good for you?

Sweet potato bread does have sugar, oil, and flour in it, but I think those are all fine ingredients to consume in moderation. Plus, you can swap the cup of oil for half a cup of applesauce and half a cup of oil or just one full cup of applesauce to make the recipe lighter.

What spices are in sweet potato bread?

I love warm, fall spices in baked goods, and this bread is full of them, including nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice, plus a dash of vanilla!

Can sweet potato bread be frozen?

This recipe freezes SO well. It’s why the recipe calls for enough to make two loaves; make one for the week and freeze one for later! It’ll keep in the fridge for up to a week and in the freezer for up to 3 months.

How long does sweet potato bread take to bake?

Between prep and bake time, sweet potato bread takes about an hour and 15 minutes (only 10 to 15 minutes of hands-on time, though).

a loaf of sweet bread sitting wooden cutting board half a stick of butter beside the bread with a butter knife beside it.

Expert Tips

For a healthier option you canreplace the 1 cup of oil with 1/2 cup oil and 1/2 cup applesauce OR 1 cup applesauce.It works great with those substitutions.
Run a knife along the edge of the pan to remove smoothly andfinish cooling on a cooling rack.
I always double this recipe because itfreezes very well.Then I’ve always got something ready for a busy night or last-minute gathering!