Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the warm, spiced goodness of this Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe. This moist and flavorful loaf brings the essence of fall into your kitchen, perfect for breakfast or dessert. The combination of aromatic spices and rich pumpkin puree creates a delightful treat that will surely impress your guests. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly versatile, making it an ideal addition to any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 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
- 1¼ cups 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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine canola oil and sugars; mix in eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy; mix in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 219
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 31mg