Description
A cozy and comforting pumpkin bread topped with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices until evenly combined.
- Combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy and fluffy.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting generously on top of the cooled bread and enjoy!
Notes
This bread can be made a day in advance and stays moist wrapped in plastic wrap. For different variations, consider adding nuts or chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg