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Vegan Sweet Potato Bread with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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This Vegan Sweet Potato Bread is a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with pureed sweet potatoes and warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, it offers a naturally sweet and hearty profile without any animal products. Topped with a luscious cinnamon cream cheese frosting and optional pecans, this bread combines comforting autumn flavors with a creamy, dreamy finish. It’s easy to prepare, using simple ingredients and baked to golden perfection in an oven.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose plain flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 x (~360g) very large sweet potato (or 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and weighed)
  • 1/2 cup (110g) neutral flavored oil
  • 2/3 cup (150g) dairy-free milk (plant-based milk)
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar or lemon juice, optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1/2 cup (80g) vegan cream cheese, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons (45g) vegan block butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup (100g) powdered sugar / icing sugar (plus up to additional 1/2 cup (50g) if needed)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup (25g) chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the Sweet Potato Puree: Peel and chop the sweet potato into large chunks. Steam or boil for 10-15 minutes until tender. Let cool completely.
  2. Puree the Sweet Potatoes: Blend the cooked sweet potatoes in a stick blender or food processor until very smooth and thick. If too thick, add some plant-based milk to help blend. You’ll need 1 1/2 cups (360g) of puree excluding any added milk.
  3. Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8-inch (20cm) loaf pan with parchment paper.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt until combined.
  5. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the sweet potato puree, oil, dairy-free milk, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, forming a very thick batter. Avoid overmixing to prevent dense bread.
  6. Transfer to Pan: Pour or scoop the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top evenly.
  7. Bake the Bread: Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 5 minutes, depending on your oven. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with moist crumbs only.
  8. Cool the Bread: Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting: In a large bowl or stand mixer bowl, beat the vegan cream cheese and vegan butter until pale and fluffy. Add 1 cup powdered sugar and cinnamon and beat for 1-2 minutes until combined. For a firmer frosting, add up to an additional 1/2 cup powdered sugar and mix gently.
  10. Frost the Bread: Once the bread has fully cooled, spread the cinnamon cream cheese frosting on top and sprinkle with chopped pecans if using.
  11. Storage Tips: If unfrosted, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Leftover slices can be frozen for up to 1 month. If frosted, refrigerate leftovers up to 5 days or freeze slices for up to 1 month, though frosting texture may change.

Notes

  • Sweet potatoes can be baked instead of steamed or boiled to make the puree. Bake whole until soft, then scoop out the flesh.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense bread texture.
  • Use neutral flavored oil like canola, vegetable, or light olive oil for best flavor.
  • The frosting can be adjusted in sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar according to preference.
  • Optional pecans add a nice crunch and nutty flavor but can be omitted for nut-free version.
  • Ensure the bread is completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.

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