Pumpkin Loaf Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This delightful autumn dessert features a moist, perfectly spiced pumpkin cake that's generously topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for cozy gatherings or as a sweet treat any time of year. Try our easy-to-follow recipe for a delicious Pumpkin Loaf Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting that won't disappoint.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup oil
For the Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups of powdered sugar, or to taste
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with a strip of parchment paper to ensure the pumpkin loaf doesn't stick.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. These spices will infuse your loaf with that classic fall flavor.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the pumpkin puree and vegetable oil, mixing until well combined.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until you have a smooth batter. Be careful not to overmix; we want a tender, moist loaf, not a tough one.
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Pop it into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the pumpkin loaf to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While your loaf is cooling, whip up a delectable cream cheese frosting. Combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup of softened butter, 2 cups of powdered sugar, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy. Once the loaf has cooled, spread this luscious frosting on top.
Notes
TIPS & TRICKS
Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature for a consistent batter.
Don't overmix the batter; just mix until the ingredients are combined.
For an extra touch, add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to your batter before baking.
Ensure your loaf is completely cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
Don't overmix the batter; just mix until the ingredients are combined.
For an extra touch, add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to your batter before baking.
Ensure your loaf is completely cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
Nutrition
Calories: 387kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 308mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 1gSugar: 46gVitamin A: 3346IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 1mg
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