Joanna Gaines's Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread is a classic fall treat that everyone loves! Rich, flavorful pumpkin bread is topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting and it's the perfect indulgent treat. Whether you're looking for the perfect dessert to bring to a holiday gathering or just something special to enjoy on a chilly night in, Joanna Gaines's Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread has you covered.
Mixing the IngredientsPreheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set aside.In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice and salt. Set aside.In a large bowl with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the pumpkin puree, white sugar, and light brown sugar until combined. Add in the vegetable oil and eggs and beat until well combined.Slowly add in the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Be sure not to overmix!
BakingPour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Allow to cool completely in the pan before frosting.
For The Cream Cheese FrostingIn a medium bowl with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Add in powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until combined.Spread on top of cooled bread and enjoy!
Notes
Make sure the ingredients are at room temperature before baking. Cold ingredients will not combine well, resulting in a dense loaf of bread.
Be sure to use pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling).
Do not overmix the batter! This can result in a tough and dense loaf.
Allow the bread to cool completely before frosting – otherwise, the cream cheese frosting will melt off.