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A sliced loaf of moist pumpkin bread with cream cheese frosting on a wooden board
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Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 385kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large egg s
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  • In a large bowl, beat pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth.
  • Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  • Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool the bread completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  • To make the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, mixing until creamy.
  • Spread the frosting over the top of the cooled loaf and slice.