Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this delightful Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe. This moist pumpkin loaf, enriched with aromatic spices, is perfect for breakfast, a sweet snack, or dessert at your next gathering. Topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, it creates a rich contrast that will satisfy your cravings. Easy to make and full of flavor, this seasonal treat is sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
- 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
- ½ 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
- 1¼ cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–3 tsp milk, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and spices.
- In another bowl, mix oil and sugars until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in pumpkin puree and vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy; mix in powdered sugar and adjust with milk as needed.
- Frost cooled bread generously and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg