PRALINE SWEET POTATO BREAD

Praline Sweet Potato Bread image

I like to give these pretty loaves as gifts. Save time during the busy holiday season by baking a big batch and freezing them.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups packed light brown sugar
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
4 eggs
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1 cup canola oil
2/3 cup water
1 teaspoon rum extract
1 cup chopped pecans
TOPPING:
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons dark corn syrup
4 teaspoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

Grease and flour two 9x5-in. loaf pans. Line bottoms of pans with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. In another large bowl, whisk the eggs, sweet potatoes, oil, water and extract. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened; fold in pecans. , Transfer to prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Carefully peel off waxed paper., For topping, in a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and vanilla. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted. Remove from the heat; stir in pecans. Pour over loaves. Cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.