Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting: The Best Cozy Treat
A delicious and comforting pumpkin bread topped with creamy frosting, perfect for a cozy day.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and milk until you reach desired consistency.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled bread.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding walnuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
- Make sure to let the bread cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Bread, Cream Cheese Frosting, Cozy Treat