Description
A delightful pumpkin bread topped with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall and festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy, then mix in powdered sugar and remaining vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread cream cheese frosting over the cooled bread before slicing and serving.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter. For variations, consider adding nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg