Sweet Potato Loaf Bread
Moist, warmly spiced, and naturally sweet—this Sweet Potato Loaf Bread is pure comfort in every slice.
Packed with real mashed sweet potatoes and a hint of cinnamon, it’s a cozy, wholesome bake that’s perfect for breakfast, snacking, or gifting.
Serve it plain, toasted with butter, or topped with a drizzle of glaze for an extra touch of sweetness!
Ingredients
For the Loaf bread:
- 2 cups all- purpose flour
- 1 large sweet potato
- 1 eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup chocolate drops
- ½ cup raw walnuts cracked
- 1tsp baking powder
- 1tsp baking soda
For the Topping:
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- A pinch of salt
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How To Make Sweet Potato Loaf Bread
- Prepare the Sweet Loaf Bread:
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Place sweet potatoes in the oven and bake until tender.
- Once cooked, mash sweet potatoes and let cool completely.
- Add one egg and mix well.
- In a bowl, mix sugar and butter, and using a mixer, mix well.
- Add butter mixture to sweet potato mixture. Mix well.
- Add flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix until you get a light, sticky mixture.
- Add walnuts and chocolate chips. Mix and pour into a loaf pan lined with baking paper.
- Bake for 25 – 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- During this time, prepare the topping:
- In a bowl, mix egg whites and powdered sugar, a pinch of salt. Using a mixer, beat egg whites until foamy and then form peaks.
- Remove the sweetbread from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Then add the beaten egg whites on top. Sprinkle with the crumbled breadcrumbs and return to the oven for 6-7 minutes or until the tops of the egg whites are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before removing from the tin. Place on a wire rack and let the sweetbreads cool completely.
Sweet Potato Loaf Bread
This cozy sweet potato loaf is ultra-moist, loaded with gooey chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts, and topped with a golden, meringue-style topping that takes it over the top. It’s the kind of comfort bake that feels like a warm hug—perfect for brunch, dessert, or gifting!
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 10 slices 1x
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
