Description
Aromatic Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful treat that captures the essence of fall. This moist, spiced bread, topped with a creamy frosting, is perfect for cozy mornings or festive gatherings. With its rich pumpkin flavor and warm spices, each slice is a heartwarming experience that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp cloves
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugars, and spices.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting: Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy; add vanilla extract and mix until smooth. Frost cooled bread generously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg