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Last updated on August 30th, 2024 at 02:07 am
There’s nothing better than this spiced pumpkin bread with cream cheese frosting recipe, with warm notes of pumpkin, incredibly soft bread and rich cream cheese frosting.
The richness of the cream cheese frosting adds a layer of tangy sweetness, creates an irresistible flavor that makes each slice the best fall desserts, just like my yummy gluten free pumpkin cream cheese muffins, or my spooky monster energy balls these aren’t just a sweet treat but their easy and comforting for the coziest season!
This easy pumpkin bread with cream cheese frosting will be known as the best fall desserts you will make!
Why this cinnamon pumpkin bread is the best:
This pumpkin bread stands out as the best for several reasons. if you’re baking pumpkin bread mini loaves or a full-sized loaf, each one is bursting with the comforting flavors of pumpkin cinnamon bread.
- The bread itself is incredibly moist: The perfect blend of pumpkin and spices like cinnamon, making it a true pumpkin bread cream cheese frosting treat.
- Easy to bake, make and eat: This easy pumpkin bread with cream cheese frosting is quick and easy. The recipe comes together in two bowls, a bread loaf pan and a whisk!
The mouthwatering flavor of this recipe is all thanks to the cinnamon cream cheese frosting for pumpkin bread. This frosting, with its smooth texture and subtle cinnamon warmth, adds an irresistible richness that pairs perfectly with the spiced bread.
Whether you call it pumpkin bread with icing or cream cheese frosting pumpkin bread, this topping brings the bread a whole new level of deliciousness.
For those following a plant-based diet, this recipe can easily be adapted into a vegan pumpkin dessert recipe by swapping out dairy ingredients for vegan alternatives, without compromising on flavor or texture.
Ingredients:
This moist pumpkin bread with cream cheese frosting requires a simple list of ingredients and is adaptable to your tasting; add pecans, chocolate chips, or roasted pumpkin seeds for some extra crunch.
For the pumpkin bread:
Pumpkin Purée: The star of the bread, pumpkin purée adds moisture, rich flavor, and a little sweet to balance the warm spices.
All-Purpose Flour: Providing the structure for the bread, creating a tender crumb while allowing the pumpkin to shine.
Sugar + Brown Sugar: Sweetens and helps with creating a tender texture and moisture.
Coconut Oil: Helps with moisture and tenderness.
Eggs: Binding the ingredients together and giving the bread structure.
Baking Powder: Helps with the rise.
Cinnamon: Brings warmth and adds a slightly sweet, nutty flavor.
Salt: Helps with balancing balances the flavors.
Vanilla Extract: Adds a sweetness and balances the nutty flavor.
If the pumpkin cinnamon bread batter is a little lumpy, that’s okay.
TIP: Use wax paper under bread to help lift the pumpkin cinnamon bread out when done baking.
Pumpkin bread mini loaf TIP: Cut a slit in the top of the bread before baking to help control the rise and have an even top.
Pumpkin bread with cream cheese icing Ingredients:
Cream Cheese: Adds a tangy richness that perfectly balances the sweetness of the bread.
Butter: Adds richness and creaminess to the frosting.
Powdered Sugar: Helps sweetens the frosting while creating a airy texture.
Vanilla Extract: Adds flavor to the cream cheese and sweetness.
Cinnamon cream cheese frosting for pumpkin bread infuses the creamy, tangy frosting with a hint of warmth and spice, making the pumpkin’s natural sweetness really stand out.
This pumpkin bread recipe with cream cheese frosting is the perfect combination of spiced, moist bread and rich, creamy frosting, making it a go-to treat that’s sure to satisfy your autumn cravings.
Spiced Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
Equipment
- 1 bread pan 9x5x4
- 1 wax paper unbleached
- 1 kitchen aid or handheld mixer
Ingredients
- 1¾ cup pumpkin puree 1 14oz can
- ¼ cup butter melted
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- ⅓ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
For the icing:
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 4 tsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
Pumpkin Bread
- Whisk together the dry ingredients and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- In a medium bowl, combine the wet ingredients.
- Add dry and wet ingredients until just combined; it's okay if batter is lumpy.
- Place wax paper in bread pan and pour batter into pan.
- Bake pumpkin bread at 350℉ for 60 minutes.
For the icing:
- Combined softened butter, cream cheese, vanilla, sifted sugar and milk into the KitchenAid. Whip frosting until it is light and fluffy.
Notes
How to store pumpkin bread:
Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container to keep it moist and fresh.
It can be stored at room temperature for a couple of days, refrigerated for up to a week, or even frozen for longer shelf life.
Enjoy every bite of this moist pumpkin bread with cream cheese frosting the perfect blend of warm spices, rich pumpkin flavor, and creamy sweetness.
I hope this pumpkin bread with cream cheese frosting recipe brings as much comfort to your home as it does to mine.
Be sure to comment and let me know how your pumpkin bread turned out—I’d love to hear how it was enjoyed!
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I’m Trisha.
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