Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of homemade Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting. This delightful recipe captures the essence of fall with its rich pumpkin flavor and aromatic spices, making it perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet treat any time of day. The creamy, tangy frosting elevates each slice, creating a dessert that’s not only delicious but also easy to prepare. Whether you’re enjoying it alongside your morning coffee or serving it after dinner, this pumpkin bread is sure to bring joy to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 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
- 1¼ cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–3 tsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix canola oil, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and milk to reach desired consistency.
- Once cooled, frost the pumpkin bread generously and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg