- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Roast sweet potatoes at 400°F for 45-60 minutes until completely tender, then peel and mash until smooth.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar for 3-4 minutes until pale and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in mashed sweet potatoes, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until the batter turns a beautiful orange color.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- Add the dry ingredients to the sweet potato mixture in three parts, alternating with milk in two parts, beginning and ending with flour.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For best results, let rest 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes (including sweet potato roasting)
- Cook Time: 60 minutes