Description
This Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting is a cozy fall favorite, with moist, spiced pumpkin bread topped with a creamy, tangy frosting. It’s the perfect treat for autumn gatherings or a comforting snack at home.
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Bread:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Slowly add dry ingredients to wet. Mix until just combined—don’t overmix.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan. Bake for 60–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make frosting: Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until fluffy. Stir in a pinch of salt.
- Frost and serve: Frost the cooled bread with the cream cheese frosting. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Perfect texture: Don’t overmix the batter. Mix only until combined for a tender loaf.
- Check doneness: The bread is done when a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cooling: Let the bread cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.
- Substitute options: Use vegan butter and dairy-free cream cheese for a dairy-free version.
- Serving suggestion: Serve with a warm spiced drink like chai or apple cider for a perfect fall treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
