SWEET POTATO LOAF

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I enjoy making this bread because it lets me use sweet potatoes in something besides pie. I found the recipe in an old Southern cookbook, but changed a few things. The orange juice in the glaze adds a nice citrus flavor to the loves. -Ann Jovanovic Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 18

3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
3 large eggs
1 cup canola oil
3 cups sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
4 to 5 teaspoons orange juice
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Whisk together the sweet potatoes, eggs and oil. Add sugar; whisk until smooth. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Fold in walnuts and raisins (batter will be thick). Transfer to two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. , Bake at 350 ° for 65-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks. , Meanwhile, for glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar, orange zest and enough orange juice to achieve desired consistency. Spread over warm loaves; sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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This is the best sweet potato loaf I've ever had!


Thapa Apsara
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I will definitely be making this loaf again.


Thabisang Martiens
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This loaf is so moist and flavorful.


Princemartin Chiazo
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I love the streusel topping on this loaf!


Jazmin Jimenez
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This recipe is a keeper!


Akram Qurashi
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I made this loaf for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly.


Ali rajpoot alirajpoot
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This loaf is delicious! It's moist and flavorful, and the streusel topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Mian Fahad
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I love this recipe! The loaf is always moist and flavorful, and the streusel topping is the perfect finishing touch.


stormy kamzy
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This loaf was so easy to make and it turned out so moist and flavorful. The streusel topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Rahul sah Sah
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This recipe is a keeper! The loaf was delicious and the streusel topping was amazing. I will be making this again and again.


Prabesh Chaudhary
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I made this loaf for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The loaf was moist and flavorful, and the streusel topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Dieudeline Clervil
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This sweet potato loaf was a hit at my brunch party! It was moist and flavorful, and the streusel topping added a nice crunchy texture. I will definitely be making this again.