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Sliced pumpkin bread with cream cheese frosting showing moist orange interior texture and white glaze drizzle

The Ultimate Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese

A moist, aromatic pumpkin bread perfectly balanced with rich cream cheese – the ultimate autumn treat that’s both nutritious and indulgent.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Baking
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or fresh
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Whisk together sifted flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, sugar, and cinnamon until smooth (2–3 minutes).
  4. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into loaf pan and spread evenly. Bake for 50 minutes or until toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  6. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For a marbled variation, swirl sweetened cream cheese into the batter before baking. Serve with whipped cream cheese or frosting for best results.