- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 430 kcal
Quick summary
“The sweet potato bread with cinnamon is a cozy preparation that unites the natural sweetness of the tuber with the warm notes of cinnamon and brown sugar. Made with chemical leavening, it has a quick preparation with a dense, extremely soft and moist crumb.”
What you need to know
- Cooked sweet potato puree provides fiber and abundant moisture, ensuring a soft consistency without excess fat.
- Brown sugar intensifies the caramelized tones of the dough, combining perfectly with the touch of cinnamon powder.
- The action of baking powder eliminates the need for kneading and long rests, speeding up direct cooking in the pan at 180°C.
Ingredients
Main
- 2 cups of cooked and mashed sweet potato
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- For a sweeter bread, add chocolate pieces to the dough.
- Use purple sweet potato for a beautiful and vibrant color!
- Oven time may vary, keep an eye on it so it doesn't burn.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain moisture.
- Try serving with butter or cream cheese for an extra touch.
Instructions
Principal
- Preaqueça o forno a 180ºC.
- In a bowl, mix the sweet potato, brown sugar, and oil until you get a homogeneous mixture.
- Add the eggs one at a time and continue beating until well incorporated.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually, mix the dry ingredients into the sweet potato mixture, stirring gently.
- Pour the dough into the previously greased bread pan.
- Place in the oven and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.
- After baking, remove from the oven and let cool before unmolding.
Chef's tips
- Steam the sweet potato with the skin on to reduce water absorption before mashing until smooth.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients gently with a spatula, avoiding over-beating so as not to toughen the dough.
- Do the toothpick test in the center of the baking sheet at 35 minutes; the toothpick should come out clean to confirm it is cooked.
Variations
- Use well-cooked and mashed purple sweet potato to obtain a vibrant purple color and striking visual on the slice.
- Add half a cup of bake-stable chocolate chips or chopped walnuts to the batter before pouring into the baking sheet.
- Sprinkle granulated sugar with cinnamon powder over the top of the dough in the pan before placing it in the preheated oven.
Substitutions
- Brown sugar can be replaced by demerara sugar, coconut sugar, or cane molasses in the same proportion.
- Regular vegetable oil can be replaced by melted coconut oil or softened unsalted butter in the same measure.
- White wheat flour can be replaced by oat flour or whole wheat flour to increase fiber content.
How to store
Store the bread in a container with a sealed lid in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, as the potato moisture requires refrigeration after 48 hours. Heat the slice in the microwave for 15 seconds before serving to restore the cinnamon scent.
Can it be frozen?
Slice the completely cooled bread and wrap each slice in plastic wrap inside a sealed container in the freezer for up to 60 days. To thaw, go directly to the toaster or electric oven for 5 minutes until the center warms up.
What to serve with
Pairs perfectly with salted butter, fresh cream cheese, whole peanut butter, or creamy requeijão. Serves as an ideal accompaniment for foamed latte, black tea with cinnamon, or a cup of hot chocolate.
Frequently asked questions
Does the texture of this bread resemble a traditional bread or cake more?
Due to the use of baking powder, the consistency approaches a quick bread, dense, soft, and moist like a pound cake.
Can I bake the batter in individual muffin tins?
Yes, fill greased individual molds and decrease the oven time to approximately 20 to 25 minutes at 180°C.
Can I prepare the recipe using grated raw sweet potato?
No, the sweet potato needs to be cooked and mashed to a smooth puree point to emulsify homogeneously with the eggs.
Why might the bread sink in the center after cooling?
This can happen if the potato has accumulated too much water during cooking or if the bread is removed from the oven before the center is baked.
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