Description
Pumpkin bread with cream cheese frosting is the ultimate autumn treat that combines the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices in a moist, delicious loaf. This simple recipe is perfect for cozy gatherings or as a delightful snack any time of day. With its rich texture and creamy topping, every bite will transport you to a fall wonderland.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan with grease and flour or parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture carefully to avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until fluffy; add vanilla extract.
- Let the bread cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg