Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter 8x8 loaf pan or 12 muffin cups
Blend together until creamy
6 Tbsp. butter
1 c. sugar
Beat in thoroughly:
2 eggs
Add to this:
1 c. cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
Sift together:
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
To wet mixture, add dry ingredients alternately with:
1/3 - 1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. nuts
Pour into loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes. Top with caramel icing if desired. Freezes well. Microwave to reheat. May also be baked in lined muffin tins at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or, in madeline pan at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
I just made this today. It turned out great. :)
