Ingredients
¾ c. canola oil (or 1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce with 1/4 c. oil)
1 c. white sugar
3 large eggs
1 t. vanilla
2 (15 oz.) canned sweet potatoes, mashed (see note below)
2 c. unbleached white all-purpose flour
1 t. baking soda
¼ t. baking powder
½ t. salt
2 t. cinnamon
Raisins or walnuts, optional
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
In a separate bowl, combine sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla with an electric hand mixer on low speed.
Add dry ingredients and continue to mix on low; add sweet potatoes and mix just until combined.
Fold in raisins or nuts, if desired.
Pour into greased muffin tins. Bake at 325 degrees for about 25-30 minutes.
Make 18
NOTE: For canned sweet potatoes, use the kind with light syrup. Rinse and drain before mashing.