Description
Indulge in the warm flavors of autumn with our Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe. This moist and spiced loaf is the perfect blend of sweet pumpkin puree and aromatic spices, making it an ideal treat for breakfast, dessert, or any gathering. The addition of rich, creamy frosting elevates this delightful bread, ensuring it stands out on your holiday table or cozy afternoon snack spread. Easy to make and versatile enough for various occasions, this recipe will quickly become a fall favorite. Bake a loaf today and share the joy with friends and family!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (240 g) all purpose flour
- 1 tsp (6 g) baking soda
- 2 tsp (6 g) ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup (118 ml) canola oil
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (US), room temperature
- 1¼ cup (325 g) canned pumpkin puree
- 2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla extract
- 4 oz. (113 g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 tbsp (57 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 cup (125 g) powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1–3 tsp (5–15 ml) milk, as needed (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, and salt; whisk until well blended.
- In another bowl, mix canola oil, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; stir gently until just combined.
- Pour batter into a greased 9×5 loaf pan and bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For the frosting: Beat cream cheese and unsalted butter until creamy; gradually add vanilla extract and powdered sugar while mixing.
- Add milk as needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Once your pumpkin bread has completely cooled, frost the bread and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg