Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

Bursting with a celebration of Fall flavors this one bowl pumpkin bread with cream cheese is moist, sweet and spiced with a hint of maple!

With the leaves crunching beneath your feet and the chill in the air reminding you that Autumn has certainly set in, this pumpkin bread with cream cheese frosting is the perfect tread to have with your warm cup of coffee or tea. The best part is that it all comes together in one bowl using apples sauce instead of oil!

You can add the frosting for an extra sweet layer of indulgence or simply leave it off for a slightly healthier version. Either way, you find yourself wanting another slice!

Cozy Tips for Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Maple Frosting

• You can use either fresh baked pumpkin puree or canned pumpkin puree, but not canned pumpkin pie filling.
• If you gather your ingredients together at all once, this process of mixing the bread batter comes together in minutes.
• Use a toothpick to ensure the bread is baked through the center.
• You can either use two loaf pans or make muffins with this batter mix.
• When mixing in the flour, fold it in until there are no streaks of flour but try not to over mix or the bread will be denser.
• Frost this bread on a cute platter and wrap with a sweet Autumn color ribbon and clear plastic to give as a give to a friend of neighbor.
• This recipe makes two loafs!

Ingredients for Pumpkin Bread

• 2 Cups Flour
• 1 Cup Sugar
• ¾ Cup Brown Sugar
• 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 3 Eggs
• 1 Cup Apple Sauce
• 1 15 oz Canned Pumpkin Puree
• 2 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 2 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
• ¼ teaspoon Salt

Ingredients for Cream Cheese Frosting

• 4 oz Cream Cheese Softened
• 2 TBP Butter Softened
• 2 tablespoon Maple Syrup
• 2 Cups Powder Sugar

Kitchen Tools

• Large Bowl ( My everyday bowl)
• Loaf Pan (This one is my absolute favorite and has not failed me yet)
• Spatula
• Mixer (I have had this exact mixer for 8 years)

Do I Have To Use Maple Syrup?

While you do not need to add the maple syrup to the frosting, it does give a depth and subtle hint of Fall flavor that compliments the bread overall. If you have maple syrup that is great, but if not the frosting will still be delicious without it.

Does the Pumpkin Bread Need The Frosting?

No, the pumpkin bread does not need the frosting. The frosting is an added indulgence that makes this pumpkin bread feel more like a special treat, but the bread is amazing all on it's own, as well.

The Cozy Details

For step 1, you will want to gather all of your ingredients. Grease a loaf pan and preheat the over to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2, in a large bowl add the pumpkin puree, apple sauce, sugar, brown sugar, and eggs. Mix together thoroughly.

Step 3 is adding in the baking soda and baking powder. Mix together well.

For step 4 you will add in the cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice and salt. Mix together and then add in the flour. Fold the flour in until there are no streaks of flour left.

Step 5, you will pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan about half up the pan. Bake for about 45-60 minutes. It is done when a toothpick comes out clean from the center of the loaf.

Allow to cool on a wire rack before frosting.

For the Frosting

In medium size bowl, combine the cream cheese and the butter. Using a mixer on medium high, mix together. Add in the powder sugar and maple syrup. Mix together until there are no more lumps.

Once the bread loaf is cool, frost the bread generously. You can add a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice to the top or just slice and enjoy! The pumpkin bread will last for about 4 days in an air tight container.

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