How to make the Best Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

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.

Last week we cooked all our pumpkins and jack o’ lanterns so we have a freezer loaded with fresh pumpkin puree (which is absolutely amazing).   To see how we cook our pumpkins click here.
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.

This Pumpkin Nut Bread could be served with or without the frosting, either way, it is delicious with coffee, latte or rich hot tea.

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Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

A Simple Pumpkin Bread Recipe with pumpkin pie spice

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time1 hr

Total Time1 hr 15 mins

Course: bread, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Pumpkin bread with Cream Cheese Frosting, pumpkin nut bread, Simple Pumpkin Bread

Servings: 8

Author: Evelyn

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 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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