Description
Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful fall treat that combines warm spices and a creamy topping, making it perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-follow recipe yields a moist, flavorful loaf that will fill your home with an irresistible aroma. Whether served at breakfast or as a dessert, each slice is sure to impress family and friends with its rich taste and inviting presentation.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 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 bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients; stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once cooled, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy; frost the bread generously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg