Pan de boniato húmedo y especiado

Ingredientes

• 1 cup (225 g) mashed sweet potatoes (about 1 large potato)
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra spice)
• Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, for garnish)

Preparación

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roast the sweet potato for 45-60 minutes until tender. Let it cool, then peel and mash.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, applesauce, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.

4. 4

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

5. 5

   Pour the batter into a greased and flour-dusted loaf pan (or lined with parchment paper). Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

6. 6

   Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.