Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this delightful Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe. Your kitchen will be filled with the warm aroma of pumpkin and spices as you bake this moist, flavorful loaf. Topped with a creamy, tangy frosting, this pumpkin bread is perfect for family gatherings or enjoying a slice during your morning coffee. With its easy preparation steps, this recipe is a must-try for both novice and experienced bakers alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Approx. 10 servings
- 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
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–3 tsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix canola oil, sugars, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before frosting with a mixture of cream cheese and butter beaten together with powdered sugar and vanilla.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 206
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 142mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg