Nutty Sweet Potato Bread

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Ingredients

  • 2/3 c. shortening
  • 2 2/3 c. sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 (16 oz.) can sweet potatoes, drained
  • 2/3 c. milk
  • 3 1/3 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 c. chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350°.
  2. Grease two 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pans. Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy in large mixing bowl. Stir in eggs, potatoes and milk.
  3. Blend in remaining ingredients except nuts.
  4. Fold in nuts.
  5. Pour into pans.
  6. Bake 60 to 70 minutes or until done.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1024 kcal 51% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.7g 23% DV
Total Fat 66.2g 85% DV
Carbs 104.9g 38% DV
Fiber 10.7g 38% DV
Sugar 21.3g 43% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19466mg 100% DV
Potassium 570.5mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 67.3mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 64.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 15.2mg 17% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1763.3mg 100% DV
Iron 8mg 44% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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