Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of fall with this moist and flavorful Pumpkin Bread topped with a luscious Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for cozy autumn days or as a festive treat during the holidays.
Ingredients
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Pumpkin Bread:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 teaspoons milk (if needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
- In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
- Gradually stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until smooth. Spread frosting evenly over cooled pumpkin bread. Slice and serve.
Notes
- For extra texture, fold in 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts into the batter.
- This bread keeps well in the fridge for up to 5 days, or can be frozen (without frosting) for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice with frosting
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
