SWEET POTATO AND COCONUT BREAD

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This bread is a welcomed treat anytime. I especially love it with a good book and a cup of my favorite tea. Recipe can also be made in two 5x9-inch loaf pans.

Provided by Maybelle Miller

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon freshly ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup softened butter
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
2 ⅔ cups cooked mashed sweet potatoes
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch tube pan.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
  • Beat butter in a large bowl using an electric mixer until creamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually beat sugar into creamed butter until fully incorporated, about 3 more minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating each egg completely before add the next. Beat in sweet potato and vanilla extract until well mixed. Stir flour mixture, coconut, and walnuts into butter mixture until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared tube pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the bread comes out clean, about 1 hour 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.4 calories, Carbohydrate 56.6 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 320.9 mg, Sugar 29.4 g

Ugwu Igwe
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This recipe is a keeper! The bread is moist and flavorful, and the coconut adds a delicious tropical twist.


Sana Nadeem
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my bread turned out really dry.


Joshua Inioluwa
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The bread was a bit too dense for my liking, but the flavor was good.


Rashidi Juma
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The bread didn't rise properly and was very dense.


GabybestieLol Annecia Divine
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I found the bread to be a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Mohammed Shahed
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This bread was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.


Terra Bundance
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I've made this bread several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.


DaSHiNg BoY 'Z
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The bread was moist and flavorful, and the coconut added a nice touch.


M55 Muna bhai
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potato in baked goods, but this bread changed my mind. The coconut and spices balanced out the sweetness of the potato perfectly.


Sheikh Waqar
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This bread was a hit at my brunch party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and moist texture.


Mahlomola petros Radebe
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I was pleasantly surprised by this bread! It was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The coconut and sweet potato add a unique and delicious flavor.


SHAHBAZ GEE
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This sweet potato and coconut bread was a delightful treat! The flavors of the sweet potato, coconut, and spices blended perfectly, creating a moist and flavorful bread.