Pumpkin Spice Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
A delightful treat that perfectly captures the warmth and flavors of fall, this moist and flavorful Pumpkin Spice Bread is topped with a creamy frosting, making it ideal for breakfast, snacks, or desserts.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.75 teaspoons ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.75 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
Frosting Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1.5 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cups toasted chopped pecans for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9x5 loaf pan with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Mixing and Baking
- In another bowl, use an electric mixer with the paddle attachment to beat the butter, cream cheese, and both sugars on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients and pumpkin puree alternately in three parts, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 55 minutes or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
Frosting
- Beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and mix until combined.
- Add the additional vanilla and cinnamon, mix well, and then increase to medium-high speed, beating until light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled bread and sprinkle with chopped pecans if desired.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best mixing results. Don't overmix the batter to keep the bread moist. You can add chocolate chips or raisins for extra flavor. Adjust spices according to your taste.