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.  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 storebought 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. 

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. 

If you Enjoyed this Simple Pumpkin Bread with Walnuts Recipe then try these:

• Zucchini Nut Bread
• Boozy Banana Nut Bread
• Blueberry Muffins

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5 from 4 votes

Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

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.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time1 hr

Total Time1 hr 15 mins

Course: bread, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: icing for pumpkin bread, Pumpkin bread with Cream Cheese Frosting, Pumpkin Bread with walnuts, pumpkin nut bread, Simple Pumpkin Bread, simple pumpkin nut bread recipe

Servings: 12

Calories: 401kcal

Author: Evelyn

Equipment

• Bread Loaf Pan

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

Nutrition

Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 234mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 3358IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 2mg