Description
This moist and flavorful Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting is a perfect fall treat. Made with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, this quick bread is tender and rich with pumpkin puree. Topped with a smooth, creamy vanilla-infused cream cheese frosting, it makes an irresistible dessert or snack for any pumpkin lover.
Ingredients
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Bread Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup milk (or dairy-free milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt until fully combined and uniform in texture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the two large eggs, then stir in the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
- Blend Wet and Dry: Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
- Cool the Bread: Once baked, allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, carefully remove it from the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature.
- Prepare Frosting: While the bread cools, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract, then gradually mix in the powdered sugar until the frosting is thick and spreadable.
- Frost and Serve: Once the pumpkin bread is completely cooled, spread an even layer of the cream cheese frosting over the top. Slice and enjoy this delicious seasonal treat!
Notes
- Make sure the pumpkin puree is well drained if homemade to avoid excess moisture.
- Use dairy-free milk to make this recipe vegan-friendly, and substitute butter and cream cheese accordingly.
- To test doneness, insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- The frosting is best spread on completely cooled bread to prevent melting.
- You can store leftover bread wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
