Elevate your baking with this Luscious Vegan Sweet Potato Loaf, a moist and flavorful delight that showcases the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes, complemented by the crunch of pecans and a hint of citrus. Perfectly spiced and finished with a simple glaze, this loaf is a testament to the wonders of plant-based ingredients.
Ingredients
For the Loaf:
- 350g (12.35 oz) sweet potatoes
- 50g (2 ½ tbsp) vegan Greek-style yogurt
- 1 teaspoon mandarin or orange zest (optional for a citrus twist)
- 160ml (⅔ cup) soy milk
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 118ml (½ cup) olive oil or a neutral oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 100g (½ cup) granulated sugar
- 80g (⅓ cup) brown sugar
- 270g (2 ⅛ cups) all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 100g (1 cup) pecans, chopped (optional, plus more for garnish)
For the Glaze (Optional):
- 160g (1 ⅓ cups) powdered sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons soy milk
Instructions
- Start by roasting the sweet potatoes wrapped in foil at 220°C (430°F) until soft, then cool and purée with vegan yogurt and vanilla extract.
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Prepare a loaf pan with oil and parchment paper.
- Create vegan buttermilk with soy milk and vinegar. Set aside for 10 minutes.
- Whisk together the wet ingredients including the sweet potato purée, then whisk in the vegan buttermilk.
- In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Sift half into the wet mix, fold in, then add the chopped pecans and remaining dry ingredients.
- Transfer the batter to the loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool, then if desired, whisk together the powdered sugar and soy milk for the glaze and drizzle over the cooled loaf.
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