Description
Pumpkin bread with cream cheese frosting is the ultimate autumn comfort treat. Each slice combines the warmth of pumpkin spice with the luscious creaminess of homemade frosting, perfect for cozy mornings or dessert gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Add pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just blended avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until creamy.
- Spread frosting over cooled pumpkin bread before serving.
Notes
Use fresh pumpkin puree for the best flavor, or canned for convenience. Let cream cheese soften before mixing for smoother frosting. Add nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture. You can also skip frosting if you prefer a lighter treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg