Description

This irresistibly moist pumpkin bread is packed with warm fall spices and topped with a fluffy cream cheese frosting. It’s the perfect cozy treat for chilly days, holiday gatherings, or any moment that calls for a comforting slice of something sweet.

Ingredients

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For the pumpkin bread:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
½ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp ground cloves
¼ tsp ground cardamom
½ tsp salt
½ cup canola oil
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1¼ cups canned pumpkin purée
2 tsp vanilla extract

For the cream cheese frosting:

4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
4 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
1–3 tsp milk, as needed

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk together oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin purée, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a thick batter forms.
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Run a knife lengthwise down the center for an even split.
Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla and powdered sugar; mix until creamy. Add milk 1 tsp at a time to reach the desired consistency.
Frost the cooled loaf and serve.

Notes

Let the loaf cool completely before frosting.

Use pure pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling.

Oil can be substituted with vegetable or melted coconut oil.

Adjust spice levels to taste.

Store frosted bread in the fridge for up to 4 days. Unfrosted bread can be frozen for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American