Description
Warm, moist pumpkin bread slathered with creamy maple cream cheese, the ultimate cozy treat for fall mornings or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, and eggs until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully.
- Once cool, spread maple cream cheese frosting on top before serving.
Notes
Make sure to use pure pumpkin puree, not pie filling. You can lighten the recipe using applesauce or make it vegan with flax eggs. Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Protein: 3g
Keywords: pumpkin bread, maple frosting, fall recipe, cream cheese