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Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Moist and warmly spiced pumpkin bread topped with a rich and tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for fall, this easy-to-make treat features classic autumn spices and a tender crumb, ideal for breakfast, dessert, or a snack.

Ingredients

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For the Pumpkin Bread

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 to 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan. Gather and measure all ingredients, ensuring the pumpkin puree and cream cheese are ready for use.
  2. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and well combined.
  3. Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to remove lumps and evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
  4. Blend Everything Together: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir gently until just incorporated, avoiding overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
  5. Bake the Bread: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55 to 65 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: While the bread cools, beat softened cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth, fluffy, and spreadable.
  7. Frost the Bread: Once fully cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top of the bread. Optionally, pipe frosting or sprinkle with chopped nuts or cinnamon.

Notes

  • Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to control sweetness and flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread light and tender.
  • Cool the bread completely before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.
  • Use softened cream cheese and butter for a smooth frosting texture.
  • Store leftovers tightly wrapped or in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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Keywords: pumpkin bread, cream cheese frosting, fall dessert, spiced bread, pumpkin recipe, moist pumpkin bread, autumn baking

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