Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this delightful Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe. The rich blend of spices and sweet pumpkin puree creates a moist, tender loaf that’s perfect for any occasion, from breakfast to dessert. With its luscious cream cheese frosting, each slice offers the ideal balance of sweetness and creaminess. This recipe is not only easy to make but also family-friendly and versatile, allowing you to customize it to your taste. Bake a loaf today and share the warmth of homemade goodness with your loved ones!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup canola oil
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1¼ cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–3 tsp milk, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another large bowl, combine canola oil, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour batter into a greased 9×5 loaf pan and bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and milk as needed.
- Frost cooled bread generously and slice to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 281
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 163mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 36mg