How to Bake Sweet Potato Bread

Ingredients

• 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)