Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato Bread

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Recipe: Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato Bread

This delicious Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato Bread will be the star of any dessert or snack table! The bread is made with real sweet potatoes for a slightly sweet flavor, and the maple glaze on top adds a sweet and savory note that makes it truly irresistible. With just a few simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you’ll be enjoying a homemade treat in no time!

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat together the melted butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add eggs, sweet potato, and vanilla extract, and beat until combined.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just moistened. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
  6. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the maple syrup over medium heat until warm. Remove from heat and set aside.
  7. When the bread is done baking, let cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Remove from the pan and brush the top and sides of the bread with the maple syrup. Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top, if desired.
  8. Let cool completely before slicing and serving.