Tempting Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Tempting Pumpkin Bread topped with luscious Cream Cheese Frosting. Moist and rich, this delightful bread is infused with warm spices and earthy pumpkin, perfect for any gathering or a quiet afternoon treat. Each slice, generously frosted, promises a comforting bite that evokes nostalgia and warmth, making it an essential addition to your baking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Once cooled, spread over the pumpkin bread slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg