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Brown Butter Sweet Potato Bread with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

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  • Author: Ashlea Carver
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 9 slices 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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  • Author: Ashlea Carver
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 9 slices 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sweet potato puree
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups gluten free flour
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped nuts for the top

Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 6 oz cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon orange fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • Optional: orange zest

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 
  2. First, start by making the brown butter. Add the diced butter to a small skillet or pot. Heat the skillet to medium heat. The butter will start to melt as the skillet heats up. 
  3. Allow the butter to bubble and “cook” until it begins to change from a bright yellow color to a golden brown color. You will know the butter has “browned” when you see brown bits beginning to form in the bottom of the skillet. 
  4. Remove the butter from the heat and transfer to a heat safe dish to cool while you make the banana bread. 
  5. In a large mixing bowl add the sweet potato puree, dark brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined. Next, add the brown butter and whisk until well mixed. 
  6. Add the gluten free flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and salt to the bowl. Stir until well combined. 
  7. Transfer the batter to a loaf pan that has been well greased or lined with parchment paper. Smooth the top with the back of a spoon. Bake the bread at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes or until a wooden skewer comes out clean. 
  8. While the bread is baking make the maple cream cheese frosting. Add the cream cheese to a mixing bowl and use a hand mixer to whip until fluffy. Next, add the maple syrup, orange juice, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese. Whip the cream cheese again until everything is well combined.
  9. Once the bread has cooled, spread the on the maple cream cheese frosting. Top with chopped nuts, if you like, before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Find it online: https://allthehealthythings.com/brown-butter-sweet-potato-bread/