pumpkin-cream cheese bread

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Broken Arrow, OK
Updated on Apr 30, 2015

I had stocked up on cream cheese during a sale. Since I didn't want it to go to waste, I searched for recipes. I came upon this one and decided to try it. I'm glad that I did since my husband and I think it's the best pumpkin bread I've ever made.

prep time
cook time 1 Hr 15 Min
method Bake
yield 12-16 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/2 tablespoon imitation vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons soda
  • 4 large eggs
  • 15 ounces pumpkin
  • 3 cups flour
  • dash salt, optional
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon imitation vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

How To Make pumpkin-cream cheese bread

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a Bundt pan with cooking spray with flour. Beat butter , cream cheese and sugar. Mix in cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, soda and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time. Add pumpkin. Gradually, beat in flour and salt; beat until mixture is well blended. Stir in pecans. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes in pan. Turn out on cooling rack. Cool completely. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting or your favorite glaze.
  • Step 2
    Cream Cheese Frosting In medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter. Gradually, add powdered sugar. Stir in vanilla and cream. Frost and store in refrigerator.

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Category: Sweet Breads
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Sugar

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