Description
Nothing says fall quite like a slice of moist and spiced pumpkin bread, especially when it’s topped with creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting. This Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting is a cozy, autumn-inspired treat that combines the warmth of pumpkin, cinnamon, and ginger with a luscious frosting to create the perfect seasonal indulgence. Whether you’re serving it as a dessert, snack, or breakfast treat, this recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Bread:
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup milk (or dairy-free milk)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then stir in the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add vanilla extract, and slowly mix in the powdered sugar until creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting on the cooled pumpkin bread. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Store the bread in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freeze the bread (without frosting) for up to 3 months, thaw, and frost before serving.
To make it dairy-free, use non-dairy milk and substitute the cream cheese and butter with plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 servings
- Calories: 340 kcal