Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
This Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe is the perfect embodiment of fall flavors, combining the warm spices of autumn in a moist, tender loaf. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or any gathering, this delightful treat will charm your family and friends alike. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, each slice offers a sweet and tangy finish that beautifully complements the spiced bread. Whether enjoyed alongside your morning coffee or served as an indulgent dessert, this pumpkin bread is sure to become a seasonal favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 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
- 1¼ cup canned pumpkin puree
- ½ cup canola oil
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 4 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a loaf pan.
- In one 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 the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually mix in powdered sugar and milk to desired consistency.
- Once cooled completely, frost the bread generously.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 75g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg