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Sliced super moist pumpkin bread on a white marble board, showing its golden soft texture and rich brown crust.
Callie Brooks

Super Moist Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

This ultra-soft pumpkin bread is packed with warm spices and topped with a creamy, tangy frosting — like a cozy fall hug in every slice. It’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or holiday treats.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 15 oz pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • hand mixer or stand mixer
  • spatula
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  3. In a separate large bowl, beat together pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool completely.
  7. Beat cream cheese and butter together until fluffy.
  8. Mix in vanilla and salt.
  9. Gradually add powdered sugar; beat until smooth and creamy.
  10. Spread over cooled pumpkin bread before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 330mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 6200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.7mg

Notes

For a healthier twist, use whole wheat flour or coconut sugar. Want it dairy-free? Swap in vegan cream cheese and butter. You can skip the frosting for a simpler loaf, or dress it up with nuts and caramel drizzle.

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