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Sweet Pumpkin Bread Recipe: The Best Moist and Easy Pumpkin Bread

This moist and flavorful pumpkin bread is perfect for fall, combining warm spices with a tender crumb. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mix pumpkin, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients.
  3. Pour batter into pan, smooth top, and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  4. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Frost once cooled.
  5. Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt; mix well.
  6. Spread frosting over cooled bread. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Ensure the bread is fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.