Best 3 Sweet Potato Loaf Recipes

Baking a sweet potato loaf is a delectable experience that combines the wholesome goodness of sweet potatoes with the comforting taste of a classic loaf cake. Whether you're looking for a nutritious breakfast treat, a delightful afternoon snack, or a sweet ending to your meal, this versatile recipe offers a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Let's embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind crafting the perfect sweet potato loaf, ensuring a moist, tender crumb, a vibrant orange hue, and a delightful balance of sweetness and earthiness in every bite.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET POTATO LOAF

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I enjoy making this bread because it lets me use sweet potatoes in something besides pie. I found the recipe in an old Southern cookbook, but changed a few things. The orange juice in the glaze adds a nice citrus flavor to the loves. -Ann Jovanovic Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
3 large eggs
1 cup canola oil
3 cups sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
4 to 5 teaspoons orange juice
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Whisk together the sweet potatoes, eggs and oil. Add sugar; whisk until smooth. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Fold in walnuts and raisins (batter will be thick). Transfer to two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. , Bake at 350 ° for 65-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks. , Meanwhile, for glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar, orange zest and enough orange juice to achieve desired consistency. Spread over warm loaves; sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ZUCCHINI AND SWEET POTATO LOAF

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Make and share this Zucchini and Sweet Potato Loaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by andypandy

Categories Quick Breads

Time 1h35m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups grated uncooked peeled sweet potatoes
1 1/2 cups grated garden unpeeled zucchini
1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups all purpose unbleached flour
2 teaspoons ground fresh cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup canola oil
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Grease and flour a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.
Sift flour, cinnamon, soda, baking powder, and salt.
Beat sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
Mix in the grated vegetables.
Combine the dry ingredients and nuts.
Pour into prepared pan.
Bake 70 minutes, or until tester comes away clean.
Cool in the pan 20 minutes.
Then invert onto cooling rack.
When completely cooled wrap in foil, store at room temp.
Nice moist loaf.
Can be prepared the day before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5115.6, Fat 259.9, SaturatedFat 23.5, Cholesterol 634.5, Sodium 2948.1, Carbohydrate 658.6, Fiber 27.7, Sugar 418.5, Protein 60.3

SWEET POTATO PROTEIN LOAF

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This high-protein sweet potato loaf is a simple-to-make breakfast treat! It's paleo, dairy-free, sugar-free, and will keep you going throughout the day!

Provided by The True Spoon

Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

cooking spray
1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into chunks
6 eggs, beaten
1 cup almond milk
6 scoops vegan protein powder
½ cup coconut oil, melted
½ teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan with cooking spray.
Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain; mash until smooth.
Combine 1 cup mashed sweet potato, eggs, almond milk, protein powder, coconut oil, and baking soda in a large bowl; mix until well blended. Pour into the prepared loaf pan; smooth the top with a table knife.
Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 111.6 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 246.2 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Tips:

Use a food processor or blender to make quick work of mashing the sweet potatoes. This will also help to create a smooth and creamy texture.
If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can mash the sweet potatoes by hand. Just be sure to mash them until they are very smooth.
Add a little bit of milk or water to the sweet potato mixture if it is too thick. This will help to create a more moist and tender loaf.
Be sure to grease and flour the loaf pan before adding the batter. This will help to prevent the loaf from sticking to the pan.
Bake the loaf at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the loaf cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help to prevent the loaf from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato loaf is a delicious and nutritious quick bread that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own liking. With its sweet and slightly spicy flavor, sweet potato loaf is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.