Description
A delightful pumpkin bread topped with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for cozy 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 the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices in a medium bowl.
- Combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing gently until 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.
- Beat together the cream cheese and butter until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until creamy.
- Spread the frosting generously on the cooled bread and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg