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Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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If you’re craving a warm, comforting treat this fall, look no further than this delightful Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe. Bursting with the rich flavors of pumpkin and aromatic spices, each bite is like a cozy embrace on a crisp autumn day. This moist bread is topped with a creamy frosting that perfectly balances sweetness and tanginess, making it a favorite for family gatherings or quiet evenings at home. Whether you enjoy it as breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack, this recipe is sure to bring smiles all around. Easy to whip up and even easier to share, it’s the perfect addition to your fall baking repertoire.

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 1¼ cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 13 tsp milk, as needed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix canola oil, sugars, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture without overmixing.
  5. Pour batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy; add powdered sugar and vanilla gradually while mixing.
  7. Once cooled completely, frost the pumpkin bread generously.

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