Ingredients
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1 ½ cups white sugar
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½ cup vegetable oil
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2 large eggs
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1 ¾ cups sifted all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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¼ teaspoon salt
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⅓ cup water
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1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
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½ cup chopped pecans
Directions
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Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
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Combine sugar and oil in a large bowl; beat well. Add eggs and beat until well combined. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a separate bowl. Stir flour mixture into egg mixture alternately with water. Stir in sweet potatoes and chopped nuts. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
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Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
Cook’s Note
This sweet potato bread freezes well. Cool the bread completely before wrapping and freezing.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 303 | Calories |
| 14g | Fat |
| 43g | Carbs |
| 4g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 303 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 14g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 9% |
| Cholesterol 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium 171mg | 7% |
| Total Carbohydrate 43g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
| Total Sugars 26g | |
| Protein 4g | 7% |
| Vitamin C 3mg | 4% |
| Calcium 18mg | 1% |
| Iron 1mg | 7% |
| Potassium 130mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
