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    Home » Quick Bread

    Sweet Potato Bread with Pecans

    Published: Nov 11, 2019 · Modified: Jul 19, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    There is something about the cooler days that make me want to get into the kitchen and bake. One of my favorite things to bake are loaves of sweet bread. In the past, we have made Instant Pot Banana Bread and Cranberry Pumpkin Bread. Today I am sharing a delicious recipe for Sweet Potato Bread with Pecans. If you love sweet potatoes, then you have to try this moist and tender bread. You can also use this recipe to make muffins. Either way, you can't lose! If you are looking for more yummy bread recipes, check out our Gingerbread Loaf. It is full of flavor!

    You'll love this delicious recipe for Sweet Potato Bread with Pecans. If you love sweet potatoes, then you have to try this moist and tender bread. You can also use this recipe to make muffins.

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    • Why this sweet potato bread recipe is amazing
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Sweet Potato Bread
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    Why this sweet potato bread recipe is amazing

    • Canned sweet potatoes make this quick bread super easy - no peeling!
    • One of my favorite side dishes for fall
    • Moist and tender bread with wonderful texture thanks to the pecans
    sweet potato bread with pecans

    Ingredients

    • canned sweet potatoes 
    • granulated sugar
    • water
    • vegetable oil
    • eggs
    • all purpose flour
    • baking soda
    • salt
    • pumpkin pie spice
    • baking powder
    • chopped pecans 

    How to Make Sweet Potato Bread

    Before you make this quick bread recipe, you'll want to preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Then prepare a loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.

    Add the sweet potatoes and the reserved sweet potato liquid to a medium bowl. Mash the sweet potatoes using a potato masher.

    mashed sweet potatoes

    Add sugar, water, oil and eggs to the mashed sweet potatoes mixture. Mix well.

    sweet potato bread recipe

    Slowly add the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and pumpkin pie spices) to the batter. Stir to thoroughly mix all the ingredients.

    sweet potato bread batter

    Add most of the chunks of pecans to the batter and stir to mix. You'll want to save a small amount of the pecans to sprinkle on top of the bread before putting it in the oven.

    sweet potato bread batter with pecans

    Grease a loaf pan. Pour the bread batter into the bread pan and sprinkle with the remaining pecans.

    sweet potato bread batter in a loaf pan

    Bake the sweet potato bread with pecans at 350 degrees for 70 minutes in a loaf pan or baking dish. After that time, insert a toothpick in the center to make sure the bread is done. If the bread is done, the toothpick will come out clean.

    Remove the bread from the oven. Allow it to cool for 15 minutes while it is still in the pan. Remove the bread from the loaf pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely.

    sweet potato bread with pecans

    Slice the bread and serve while warm with butter.

    sweet potato bread with pecans

         

    You'll love the nutty flavor in this moist and filling sweet potato bread. It is perfect to make for Thanksgiving or any day.

    I am excited to tell you about  Eat At Home Meal Plans. If deciding what to make for dinner stresses you out, this might be just the thing for you.

    sweet potato bread with pecans

    📖 Recipe

    Sweet Potato Bread with Pecans

    You'll love this delicious recipe for Sweet Potato Bread with Pecans. If you love sweet potatoes, then you have to try this moist and tender bread. You can also use this recipe to make muffins.
    4.78 from 9 votes
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    Course: bread, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 248kcal
    Author: Vicky

    Ingredients

    • 1 can sweet potatoes 15 oz (drain, saving 2 tablespoon liquid)
    • 1 ¼ Cup sugar
    • ⅓ Cup water
    • ⅓ Cup vegetable oil
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 ¾ Cup flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ C pecans chopped

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Prep bread pan with baking spray and set aside.
    • Add the sweet potatoes and the reserved sweet potato liquid in a large bowl. Mash the sweet potatoes.
    • Add sugar, water, oil and eggs to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix well.
    • Slowly add the flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and pumpkin pie spices. Stir to mix well.
    • Add most of the chopped pecans, stirring to mix. Save a little of the pecans to top the batter once it is in the loaf pan.
    • Pour the bread batter into the bread pan and add the rest of the pecans to the top.
    • Bake at 350 degrees for 70 minutes. (Insert a toothpick in the center to make sure the bread is done. The toothpick should come out clean,)
    • Remove from the oven. Allow to cool for 15 minutes while still in the pan.
    • Turn out the bread on a wire rack to cool completely.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 268mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1577IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Frequently asked questions

    What can I use if I don't have pumpkin pie spice?

    You can make your own pumpkin pie spice with the following ingredients: cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg. Here is an easy recipe for homemade pumpkin pie spice.

    Can you make sweet potato bread recipes with fresh sweet potatoes?

    Of course! Simply, peel and bowl the sweet potatoes and mash them. Use 15 oz of sweet potatoes in this recipe.

    How do I store sweet potato bread?

    You can keep this bread on the counter for 3-4 days in an airtight container. You can also slice the bread and wrap well in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.

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    Comments

    1. Lsray

      July 23, 2022 at 12:28 am

      Substituted fresh sweet potatoes and cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves. Yum.

    2. Jan H

      June 11, 2020 at 3:40 pm

      Want to try this with fresh cooked sweet potatoes. How much fresh, mashed sweet potato should I use to equal the 15 ounce can measurement? Pretty sure it’s not 15 ounces considering the liquid in the can.

    3. Adriana

      November 11, 2019 at 1:43 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely love the simplicity of this recipe and the addition of the pecans. A slice of perfection to enjoy with coffee or milk. Everyone loved it thanks fro the recipe.

    4. Renee | The Good Hearted Woman

      November 11, 2019 at 1:29 pm

      5 stars
      I make pumpkin bread often, but have never tried sweet potato bread. Can't wait to taste this!

    5. Jenn

      November 11, 2019 at 12:52 pm

      5 stars
      Sweet potatoes and pecans are one of my favorite combinations, and in this bread? OMG I've gone to foodie heaven! Making this ASAP!

    6. Roxana

      November 11, 2019 at 12:36 pm

      5 stars
      I love sweet potatoes and how perfect they are for baking. And with pumpkin spice and pecans its a whole new level.

    7. Suzy

      November 11, 2019 at 12:31 pm

      5 stars
      I have rarely made any kind of sweets with sweet potato but loving the looks of this! Making this ASAP!

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