SWEET POTATO BREAD, CARIBBEAN

A wonderfully sweet, moist and lightly spiced bread for enjoying with a cup of tea! Also see Article: Louisiana Sweet Potatoes
Makes 2 loaves.
• 1 (15 oz.) can sweet potatoes (yams) drained and mashed or 1 cup fresh sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed • 4 large eggs • 1/4 cup vegetable oil • 1/4 cup Lawry's Caribbean Jerk Marinade with Papaya Juice • 1/3 cup water • 1/2 tsp. vanilla • 1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple, well drained • 1 package (1 lb. 2.5 oz.) yellow cake mix • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
In large bowl, beat together sweet potatoes and eggs until fluffy.
Stir in remaining ingredients and beat on medium speed with mixer for 2 minutes.
Spray two 4x8-inch loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray; pour half of batter into each pan.
Bake in preheated 375 degree F oven until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 35 to 40 minutes.
Variations: Hint: For high altitude baking (above 3000 ft.), increase water to 1/2 cup and add 1/4 cup flour.
Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry - www.sweetpotato.org
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