Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting: The Best Fall Treat
A deliciously moist pumpkin bread topped with creamy frosting, perfect for fall!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes.
- Let the bread cool completely before frosting it with cream cheese frosting.
- For the frosting, mix softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then spread over the cooled pumpkin bread.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- For a spiced flavor, add in some cloves or ginger to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Bread, Cream Cheese Frosting, Fall Treats