Classic Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

This old-fashioned pumpkin bread is a must-try for fall. It’s moist and delicious, and the creamy frosting is just the right amount of sweet. It’s perfect for sharing with friends or when enjoying a slice of it with your morning coffee.

This makes two loaves, so you can have one now and save one for later. Plus, it uses a whole can of pumpkin, so there’s no waste!

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Fill the measuring cup with flour using a spoon, then level it with a knife so you don’t pack in too much flour, which is important for a soft loaf.

When you mix the dry ingredients with the wet ones, just mix until they are combined. If you mix too much, the bread can become heavy.

It’s normal for the loaves to crack on top while they bake, so don’t worry about it.

Grease the loaf pans well, as the dough can be sticky. You might need to run a butter knife along the edges of the loaves before turning them out onto a cooling rack.

Let the bread cool completely before you frost it, as frosting it while warm will cause it to melt.

Line the loaf pans with parchment paper, leaving some hanging over the sides. This will make it easier to lift the loaves out without them sticking.

Key Ingredients and Tools

To make this recipe a success, you’ll need these specific tools and ingredients:

• 15-ounce can of pureed pumpkin: Make sure it’s pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, which contains added sugars and spices.
• Electric hand mixer: This tool makes it much easier to mix the ingredients smoothly and efficiently, making sure a perfect batter and frosting consistency.
• Ground cloves: This spice adds a warm, aromatic flavor to the bread.
• Non-stick baking spray: Using this makes sure that your loaves come out of the pans easily without sticking, making for a cleaner presentation.

These items are important for making sure your pumpkin bread turns out just right.

Here are some ingredient substitutions for this recipe:

• Vegetable oil: Try using melted coconut oil or applesauce for a different taste and texture.
• Sugar: Swap out regular sugar for brown sugar or a sugar substitute like Stevia to change the sweetness. If you want a richer flavor, try substituting half of the sugar for dark brown sugar.
• Pumpkin puree: You can use sweet potato puree or butternut squash puree instead.
• Cream cheese: If you want a lighter frosting, you can use vegan cream cheese or Greek yogurt.

Just remember, these changes will affect the flavor and texture of the bread, but they’re worth experimenting with for a different take on the recipe.

It’s a great way to enjoy the flavors of fall and add some warmth to your kitchen. Whether you have it with coffee in the morning or as a snack in the afternoon, this pumpkin bread will surely be a family favorite.