Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe. This moist, spiced loaf is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a delightful afternoon snack. Its rich pumpkin flavor is complemented by a velvety cream cheese frosting, making every bite irresistible. Whether you’re entertaining guests or treating yourself, this recipe is a must-have in your seasonal baking collection. Simple to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
- 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 cup canola oil
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1¼ cup canned pumpkin puree
- 4 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In one bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and spices. In another bowl, mix oil, sugars, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined; pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter; gradually add powdered sugar and adjust with milk as needed.
- Once cooled, frost the bread generously.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg