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Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting: Bake This and Watch Jaws Drop

This ultra-moist, perfectly spiced pumpkin bread topped with tangy cream cheese frosting is everything you crave in a fall dessert. One bite and everyone will be asking for the recipe!
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.25 tsp ground cloves
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1–2 tbsp milk or heavy cream (to adjust frosting consistency)

Equipment

  • 2 loaf pans (9x5 inch)
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • electric mixer
  • wire rack
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans or use baking spray with flour.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture gradually and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in chopped nuts if using. Divide batter evenly between the loaf pans.
  6. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool 10 minutes in pans, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  7. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  8. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar. Beat until fluffy. Mix in vanilla. Add milk or cream to adjust consistency.
  9. Spread cream cheese frosting evenly over cooled pumpkin bread. Slice and serve.

Notes

Wrap unfrosted loaves tightly and freeze up to 3 months. Add chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or swap frosting for a spiced glaze for fun twists!