This Sweet Potato Pecan Bread was inspired by the fall/autumn favorite, candied sweet potatoes. It is moist, fragrant , and delicious served warm.
One of my favorite side dishes in the fall is Candied Sweet Potatoes. This bread was inspired by that classic autumn favorite. I combined the ingredients used in the dish with a quick bread recipe from my previous post Dates and Zucchini Bread. I was not disappointed with the results. The aroma of caramelized sweet potatoes filled the kitchen when the bread was baking in the oven. I could hardly wait to taste it.
Inspired by a Classic Favorite
This Sweet Potato Pecan Bread had a nice pebbled look with the mashed sweet potatoes and the chopped pecans. It was moist and tender with just the right amount of sweetness. Best served warm in thick slices. I know it is a little early to be thinking of autumn but this delightful bread will probably be at the year-end Thanksgiving table.
Tools Used in Making This Sweet Potato Pecan Bread
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Staub Serving Bowl, White, 3.4 qt.
French Whip 8-inch
Pyrex Prepware 1-Cup Glass Measuring Cup
Nonstick Carbon Steel Baking Bread Pan, 9.5 x 5 Inch, Set of 2
Sweet Potato Pecan Bread
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potato (about 8oz/225g)
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour (225g)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ½ cup sugar (110g)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup vegetable oil (60ml)
- ¾ cup buttermilk (180ml)
- ½ cup chopped pecans (50g)
Instructions
- Scrub and rinse sweet potato. Prick it all over with a fork. Roast in 350°F (180°C) oven for 45 to 50 minutes. Remove and let cool. Peel and mash well.
- Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cloves. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, egg, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and sweet potatoes. Add dry mixture to sweet potato mixture. Stir until well combined. Fold in pecans. Spoon batter into loaf pan.
- Bake in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 55 to 60 minutes. Remove and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove bread from pan and allow it to cool completely.
Nutrition
This moist and delicious quick bread can be served for breakfast, tea time, or dessert. Be sure to make an extra loaf so that everyone can get to savor this wonderful bread inspired by a classic fall favorite. You will not be disappointed.
Sushma Mallya says
Thats a new flavour in bread but looks yummy….love sweet potato, am sure i would love this one too…baked it to perfection as well
A SPICY PERSPECTIVE says
I can just imagine how moist this bead is! It looks very satisfying indeed!
the lacquer spoon says
Very comforting! I can eat this kind of bread anytime of a day, morning, afternoon, et al… versatile 🙂
anncoo says
I am sure with the sweet potato in it, the bread is super soft.
Pari says
bookmarked. The cake looks so moist.
lequan@luvtoeat says
I love sweet potato anything and will eat it anytime of the day or year. I can only imagine the lovely aromas coming out of the oven in your house while baking this wonderful bread. I would probable be like a little kid with my face pressed against the oven glass and watching the bread bake, waiting in anticipation. This sounds delicious Biren. Thank you for sharing.
Julie M. says
I have heard such good things about using sweet potato in breads. I definitely need to try it! Thanks for sharing!
Mina says
Biren
You bake the most wonderful breads. This one must have alovely flavour.
Reeni says
What a wonderful bread Biren. I've never made one with sweet potatoes. Sounds totally delicious!
Angie's Recipes says
The quick bread looks very moist and yummy! I must get some sweet potatoes as I really miss them.
5starfoodie says
Wow, an amazing bread! It sounds terrific with sweet potatoes and pecans!
Padhu says
Bread looks gorgeous!! Sounds great .
pigpigscorner says
I like caramelised sweet potatoes too!
Jay says
HY Biren,
Nice try dear…delicious…!
bunkycooks says
I bet this is really good! I think you are on vacation now…I hope you are having fun!
Cook with Madin says
Hi Biren, The bread looks delicious and moist. I love sweet potatoes, and will definitely love this.
I'm sure your are enjoying your vacation.
Patty Price says
Thanks for this wonderful recipe, wow your sweet potato bread looks yummy!
Green Girl says
The slice looks so delicious, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't mind having some with or without a cup of tea. Thanks for the recipe.
Gourmande says
That's a great idea, I will surely try it.
Cristina TeenieCakes says
Biren…can't wait to try this bread (luv quick breads)! Must have amazing flavors with the sweet potato and spices.
Cherine says
A wonderful bread with great flavors!
Chef Dennis says
your sweet potato bread sounds delicious…I particularly like the pecans!
MaryMoh says
Wow…a very healthy loaf of bread! Must be very delicious cos of the sweet potato….my favourite 😛
tigerfish says
Yep, I think it is healthy bread…the pecan adding the nutty flavor…hmmm…
denise fletcher says
Oh Biren!! I cannot imagine pecan nuts and sweet potatoes together, not tasting absolutely wonderful!! The loaf looks incredibly moist and tender. I simply love this!
penny aka jeroxie says
such a nice combination. nutty and sweet and bready 🙂
sweetlife says
great bread, I love sweet potaotes but have never tried them with pecans, I bet it taste like fall.
sweetlife
Bendi Benri says
I can almost smell it from here. Looks wonderful. Looking forward to giving it a go. Cheers x
sarah says
looks so perfect and yummy!!!
Juliana says
Wow, love sweet potatoes bread…and with pecan…even better 🙂
IJust LoveMyApron says
Biren, sweet potatoes and pecan!? sounds good to me! i love bread when it's fresh out of oven. yum!
shriya says
Nice recipe. Love the combo, very different. Must be delicious.
Krist Rimkus says
Great combination of ingredients. I love the sweet potato and pecans. Very creative!!
rotinrice says
Thanks Gwen! I am out there and having fun 🙂
Annie says
I made this in my bread machine, I swapped across the sugar for brown sugar and roasted the sweet potato first, then baked on the “sweet bread” setting; sooo moist & delicious! Love this recipe
rotinrice says
Thanks Madin for visiting while I am away. Everything is going well. I hope to post some pictures soon 🙂
rotinrice says
I thought of you when I was making this bread. I know you love sweet potatoes 🙂
Joy@Yesterfood says
Biren, I saw this beautiful bread on Sumptuous Spoonfuls’ FB page, and had to come over here to get a closer look at it! I love sweet potatoes….why have I never made sweet potato bread? 🙂 Add those pecans, and I am in heaven! PINNING! 🙂
Thank you for a recipe I will look forward to trying!
Biren says
Thanks Joy for stopping by. I love sweet potatoes too and use them often in my cooking and baking. This quick bread is one of my favorites. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Tabitha says
I will try this bread, it looks wonderful. BUT, it took four pages to print out a recipe that could well have been done in one. Can the website please make the printing of a recipe easier and more concise?
Thanks.
Linda says
Thanks Tabitha! About the printing, I wonder if it is your printer settings. I just printed the recipe and it came out in two pages because of the picture. It exceed a page by a a few lines. Anyway, this is a moist and delicious quick bread. I think you will really enjoy it. 🙂
Linda says
Update! I just moved to a different recipe plugin this afternoon. It should only take up one page now. 🙂
Cathy says
Just saw this recipe today. Looks,wonderful but wonder if it could be made with canned sweet potatoes. If so, what size can would you use?
Linda says
Since my recipe calls for an 8 oz sweet potato (including the peel), please use about 7 oz (200g) of the canned sweet potatoes.