Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with this delightful Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe. Each slice of this moist pumpkin loaf is infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and warmth. Topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, this treat is ideal for breakfast, dessert, or any cozy gathering. Whether you enjoy it as a midday snack or serve it at family gatherings, this pumpkin bread will surely become a seasonal favorite. Easy to make and simply delicious, your loved ones will be asking for seconds!
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix canola oil, sugars, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients; stir until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling on a wire rack, prepare frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until fluffy; add powdered sugar and milk to reach desired consistency.
- Once cooled, frost the pumpkin bread generously and enjoy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 218
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 174mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 24mg