Description
This Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful autumn treat that combines the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices for an irresistible loaf. With its moist texture and smooth, creamy frosting, this recipe is perfect for serving at breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or as a sweet dessert at gatherings. Easy to make and sure to impress friends and family, it embodies the essence of fall baking. Whether enjoyed plain or topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, each bite offers a cozy taste of the season.
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, room temperature
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–3 tsp milk, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, ground cardamom, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the canola oil, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until smooth; add in eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just blended.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For frosting, beat together softened cream cheese and butter; mix in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Once completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the loaf using a spatula or knife.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 34mg