Prep Time:
15 Minutes
Cook Time:
55 Minutes
Serves:
1 Loaf (9x5 )
Level:
Intermediate
About the Recipe
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Loaf Cake topped with rich Cream Cheese Frosting. This moist, spiced pumpkin cake is complemented by a creamy, tangy frosting, making it a perfect treat for any autumn occasion. Simple to make and delightful to taste, it's sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
PUMPKIN LOAF CAKE
2 cups (240 g) all purpose flour
1 tsp (6 g) baking soda
2 tsp (6 g) ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
½ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp ground cloves
¼ tsp ground cardamom
½ tsp salt
½ cup (118 ml) 𝐂𝐨’𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫
¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1¼ cup (325 g) canned pumpkin puree
2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla extract
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
4 oz. (113 g) cream cheese, room temperature
4 tbsp (57 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
1 cup (125 g) powdered sugar
1-3 tsp (5-15 ml) milk, as needed
Preparation
Step 1 - PUMPKIN LOAF
Preheat the oven to 350 F (170 C). Line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving a bit of overhang on two sides.
Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and cardamom (or other spice blend) and salt together until well combined.
Step 3
In another large mixing bowl, add 𝐂𝐨’𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐢𝐥, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, pumpkin puree, eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk well to fully combine with no visible lumps.
Step 4
Add in the dry ingredients to the wet. Whisk well to fully combine the dry and wet ingredients. The mixture will look similar to a velvety cake batter.
Step 5
Pour the pumpkin batter into the prepared loaf pan. Drag the end of a butter or pairing knife down the center of the batter, just along the top. This causes a weak spot in the pumpkin bread. When it bakes, this spot creates a beautiful crack down the center of the loaf cake.
Step 6
Bake the loaf for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the moist pumpkin loaf cake comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Step 7
Cool the cake in the loaf pan for 15 minutes. Use the parchment sling to lift the bread out of the pan. Cool completely to room temperature. While the pumpkin bread cools, make the cream cheese frosting.
Step 1 - CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Add the room temperature cream cheese and butter to a large mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed until the butter and cream cheese are fluffy and well combined.
Step 2
Pour in the vanilla extract, powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon milk. Beat the icing for pumpkin bread until smooth and well combined. If needed, add more milk for a glaze like consistency.
Step 3
Spread or drizzle the cream cheese glaze or frosting to the completely cooled pumpkin loaf cake. Topped with toasted pumpkin seeds (optional). Slice and enjoy!