Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with this delightful Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy afternoon snack, this moist pumpkin bread is infused with warm spices that awaken your taste buds. Topped with a creamy and tangy cream cheese frosting, each slice offers a delightful contrast of flavors and textures. This easy-to-make recipe requires simple ingredients and straightforward steps, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or treating yourself to a sweet indulgence, this pumpkin bread is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup canola oil
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1¼ cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–3 tsp milk (as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, blend canola oil, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and eggs until smooth. Stir in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cooling in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For frosting: Mix cream cheese and butter until creamy, then add vanilla and powdered sugar gradually until smooth.
- Once cooled, frost the bread generously before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg