Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Grease a 5 x 9-inch loaf pan with baker's joy or use butter and then flour to ensure your bread doesn't stick. I like to line the bottom with a rectangle of parchment paper for easy removal later. Set this aside as you get your batter ready.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cloves. Whisk them together to break up any lumps and ensure an even distribution of spices.
- In another bowl, mix together the wet ingredients: sour cream, sugar, honey, and canola oil. Stir until well combined, and then add the eggs. Mix everything until smooth.
- Now, fold in the grated sweet potato into the wet mixture. This is where the magic begins, as the sweet potato adds a deep flavor and lovely color to your batter.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spoon until just moistened. Be careful not to overmix; you want to keep the batter light.
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. It should look somewhat even and ready for the oven.
- Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven. Bake for 25 minutes, then carefully reduce the oven temperature to 325ºF. Continue baking for another 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The aroma will be intoxicating!
- Once done, cool the bread in the pan for about 5 to 10 minutes. After that, carefully remove it from the pan and transfer it to a cooling rack. Allow it to cool completely before slicing—if you can wait!
- Slice and enjoy your Sweet Potato Bread. It’s perfect for toasting, or simply enjoy it as is, perhaps with a sprinkle of powdered sugar for a touch of sweetness.
Notes
Here are some handy tips to ensure your Sweet Potato Bread turns out perfectly every time!
- Measure your ingredients accurately: Using the correct measurements is crucial for baking. Spoon the flour into your measuring cup and level it off with a knife for precision.
- Let the sweet potato cool: If you’re using freshly cooked sweet potato, make sure it cools completely before adding it to the mixture. This prevents the eggs from cooking prematurely.
- Use room temperature ingredients: Take the eggs and sour cream out of the fridge beforehand. This helps create a smoother batter.
- Enhance flavor with spices: Don’t shy away from adding more spices to your taste! A pinch more of cinnamon or a dash of ginger can elevate the flavor profile.
- Keep an eye on baking time: Every oven is different; start checking for doneness a few minutes before the recommended bake time.
- Slice while warm: For the best experience, slice the bread when it’s still slightly warm, as it’ll be easier to cut and incredibly fragrant.