Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with this delightful Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe. This moist and spiced loaf is a perfect blend of pumpkin, warm spices, and a creamy frosting that elevates it to dessert status. The moment you pull this loaf from the oven, your kitchen will be enveloped in the sweet aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg, making it ideal for cozy family gatherings or as a quick treat during busy mornings. With simple ingredients and an easy preparation process, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: About 10 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
- 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 loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix canola oil, sugars, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla. Add milk if needed for desired consistency.
- Once cooled completely, frost the bread generously.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg