Call it tea cake or call it quick bread, or call it delicious...all three work for this sweet potato treat.

Sweet Potato Tea Cake

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed

2 large eggs, beaten

2/3 cup butter, melted

1/2 cup shredded coconut

1/2 cup seedless raisins

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1. Measure flour, soda, salt, cinnamon and sugar into mixing bowl. Make a well in center. Measure remaining ingredients into well. Stir carefully, just enough to mix.
2. Pour into greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
3. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour. Remove from pan. Cool before slicing.

Makes 8 servings.

Recipe courtesy of North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission.