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Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
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Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe. This moist and spiced pumpkin bread is a delightful addition to your breakfast table or dessert spread, featuring aromatic spices that evoke cozy autumn vibes. Topped with velvety cream cheese frosting, it offers a perfect blend of sweetness and richness. Ideal for sharing at gatherings or enjoying on a quiet afternoon, this recipe is straightforward enough for beginners yet impressive enough to wow your guests. Give it a try, and savor the seasonal goodness!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp (6 g) baking soda
  • 2 tsp (6 g) ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • ¼ tsp ground cardamom
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (118 ml) canola oil
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1¼ cup (325 g) canned pumpkin puree
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla extract
  • 4 oz. (113 g) cream cheese, room temperature
  • 4 tbsp (57 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125 g) powdered sugar
  • 1–3 tsp (5–15 ml) milk, as needed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased 9×5 loaf pan.
  2. Whisk together dry ingredients in one bowl: flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix canola oil with sugars until combined; add eggs one at a time. Stir in pumpkin puree and vanilla.
  4. Gradually combine wet and dry mixtures until just mixed.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan; bake for 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool before frosting: beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; add vanilla and powdered sugar gradually.

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