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Sweet Potato Bread

Loaf of Sweet Potato Bread

Sweet Potato Bread

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This simple Sweet Potato Bread is full of flavor, and can be dressed up with powdered sugar.
Course Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 15 oz. cans Bruce’s Yams Cut Sweet Potatoes, drained
  • 1 1/4 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • powdered sugar optional

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine eggs, sugar and oil; beat well.
  • In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Stir flour mixture into egg mixture alternately with water. Once combined, stir in Bruce’s Yams Cut Sweet Potatoes (drained) and chopped pecans.
  • Pour batter into greased 9×5 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350°F for 50 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.