Pumpkin Bread with Maple Frosting (Printable Version)
Moist spiced pumpkin loaf topped with creamy maple cream cheese frosting—a versatile fall treat that's perfect any time of day.
# Ingredients:
→ Bread
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 cup canned pumpkin puree
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½ cup almond milk
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½ cup sugar
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¼ cup vegetable oil
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2 eggs, at room temperature
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Maple Frosting
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1 cup cream cheese
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons maple syrup
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups confectioners' sugar
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (180ºC). Grease an 8×4-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
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In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, almond milk, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix just until combined. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan.
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Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover with parchment paper during the last minutes of baking to prevent the top from over-browning.
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Mix all the frosting ingredients until smooth and creamy. Spread over the completely cooled pumpkin bread before serving.
# Additional Notes:
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Stir the batter until the ingredients are just combined. Overmixing can result in dense bread.
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Make sure your bread is completely cool before adding the frosting to prevent melting.
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For best storage, frost individual slices rather than the entire loaf if not consuming immediately.
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Fresh pumpkin puree can be substituted for canned, but ensure it's roasted and drained first.
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Regular dairy milk or other non-nut milks like oat or soy can replace almond milk.
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For a lighter option, drizzle maple syrup over the top instead of using cream cheese frosting.