A simple pumpkin nut bread recipe that makes a pumpkin loaf cake. It’s a simple pumpkin bread with walnuts topped with icing for pumpkin bread.

The hubby loves all sweetbreads and this time of the year, he would feel cheated if he didn’t have a loaf of this Pumpkin Nut Bread. We made this Pumpkin Bread with walnuts but you could use pecans, either way, is delicious.
Last week we cut up and cooked all our pumpkins and jack o’ lanterns. So now we have a freezer loaded with fresh pumpkin puree which is absolutely amazing. It’s easy and so much better than the store bought pumpkin puree. We have a couple easy ways to make the process easier. And you can see how we cook our pumpkins right HERE so you can also make the most of your pumpkins.
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Now I have plenty of pumpkin puree for my pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving and Christmas and of course, for several loaves of this simple Pumpkin Bread and other holiday treats. It’s is a simple pumpkin nut bread recipe made with pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice. And we love a cream cheese frosting or icing for pumpkin bread, it kinda makes it a like a pumpkin loaf cake. And we don’t hold back with the with this rich icing for pumpkin bread, we spread it on thick.
This Pumpkin Walnut Bread could be served with or without the frosting, either way, it is delicious with coffee, latte or rich hot tea. But this Pumpkin Nut Bread is not overly sweet so it works well with the frosting.
Other Nut Breads:
- Zucchini Nut Bread
- Boozy Banana Nut Bread
- Bread Cinnamon Swirl Eggnog Bread with Rum Glaze
- Maple Banana Nut Bread
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Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
Equipment
Ingredients
Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
For the Bread
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans
For the Frosting
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
For the bread
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9 X 5 X 3 with cooking spray like pam
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice
- In another large mixing bowl beat the brown sugar with the shortening till well combined, beat in eggs.
- Add pumpkin and milk and blend well
- Slowly add flour mixture and mix well
- Stir in pecans
- Pour into prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes until a wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean.
- Remove from pan and let cool on a wire rack.
For the Frosting
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla and milk until smooth and creamy
- Frost the top of the loaf
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Kathy
Saturday 14th of November 2015
oh my goodness, let me grab a glass of milk. I'll be right over ( wink). pinned xo
Jackie
Wednesday 11th of November 2015
Mmmm! I love pumpkin bread, but I don't usually put frosting on it .... Me thinks I need to change that! :D
Linda Nortje
Tuesday 10th of November 2015
Evelyn, this looks so good ! Love the extra homemade recipes you give as well :-)