Description
Pumpkin bread with cream cheese is the ultimate autumn treat, combining the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices with a rich, creamy frosting. This moist and flavorful loaf will fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas, making it perfect for gatherings or cozy afternoons. Slice into this delightful bread and enjoy each bite that feels like a comforting hug!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan by greasing it or lining with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy, then mix in pumpkin puree and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool slightly on a wire rack while you prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Once cooled completely, frost the pumpkin bread generously and slice to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 67g)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 154mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 41mg