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Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting for Cozy Fall Days

This Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful homemade treat perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or whole wheat flour for added nutrition
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda check freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder check expiration
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon or adjust spices to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cloves
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt enhances sweetness
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 0.5 cups Oil or melted butter
  • 2 large Eggs can substitute with flaxseed meal
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree homemade or canned
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar adjust for sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract opt for pure extract
  • 2 tablespoons Milk dairy or dairy-free
  • Chopped Nuts (Optional) toast walnuts or pecans for added flavor

Equipment

  • 9×5 inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, and eggs until smooth and creamy.
  4. Stir the pumpkin puree into the wet mixture until fully combined.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined.
  6. Fold any nuts into the batter if using, and pour into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 50–60 minutes, checking for doneness with a skewer.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Beat cream cheese and unsalted butter together until creamy; mix in powdered sugar and vanilla.
  10. Spread frosting over cooled pumpkin bread, garnishing with nuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure proper mixing to avoid dense bread. Adjust spices to personal preference and use fresh ingredients for best results.

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