Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe. Bursting with rich pumpkin flavor and warm spices, this moist loaf is perfect for any occasion—whether it’s breakfast, dessert, or a festive gathering. Topped with a creamy and tangy cream cheese frosting, it elevates this classic treat to a new level of deliciousness. Easy to make and versatile enough to please everyone, this pumpkin bread will quickly become a seasonal favorite in your home.
- 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
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1¼ cup canned pumpkin puree
- 4 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 loaf pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and spices. In another bowl, mix oil and sugars until combined. Add eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then blend in powdered sugar and milk to reach desired consistency.
- Once cooled completely, frost the pumpkin bread generously.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg