Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of homemade pumpkin bread topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. This delightful treat is perfect for crisp fall mornings or cozy gatherings, offering a moist texture infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The creamy frosting adds a tangy sweetness that beautifully complements the spiced loaf, making it irresistible for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. With its easy-to-follow recipe and customizable options, you can add your favorite nuts or chocolate chips for an extra twist. Enjoy each slice as a comforting reminder of the season!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 (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
- 1–3 tsp (5–15 ml) milk (as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In one bowl, mix together dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together wet ingredients: canola oil, sugars, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry mixture into wet mixture until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating together cream cheese and butter, then mixing in powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Frost cooled pumpkin bread generously before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg