Pumpkin Olive Oil Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

An easy recipe for homemade Pumpkin Olive Oil Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting. This moist pumpkin bread is the perfect cozy Fall treat filled with delicious pumpkin flavor and spices.

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• Homemade Pumpkin Bread Recipe With Creamy Frosting
• Ingredients and notes
• How To Make Pumpkin Olive Oil Bread
• Pumpkin Bread Recipe Tips
• Srorage Instructions
• Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Glaze
• More Easy Pumpkin Recipes To Try:

Homemade Pumpkin Bread Recipe With Creamy Frosting

This easy recipe makes deliciously spicy and moist pumpkin bread that you will want to keep making all year round. This soft and flavorful bread is complimented perfectly by the creamy, sweet cream cheese frosting topping.

This pumpkin bread is made with olive oil, and when combined with the eggs and pumpkin puree it creates a deliciously moist loaf. It is generally agreed that cakes made with oil tend to have a better texture than cakes made with butter. Oil-based cakes are also more moist and stay soft for longer.

This is a quick and simple recipe made with pantry-staple ingredients and it turns out perfectly every time. This pumpkin bread is the perfect celebration of Fall flavors and is the perfect companion to a cozy warm beverage. I love enjoying a slice with an Oatmilk Honey Latte.

Ingredients and notes

• All-purpose flour. It is best to sift and scoop the flour when measuring it as this will result in the most accurate measurements.
• Spices. Ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, and ground ginger.
• Baking powder & baking soda. These ingredients give the pumpkin bread a light and fluffy texture.
• Pumpkin puree. I used my Easy Homemade Pumpkin Puree recipe, but store-bought will also work.
• Whole milk. Keeps the bread moist. You can also alternatively use any other preferred milk of your choice.
• Light brown sugar. For a touch of rich sweetness. You can also use coconut sugar or granulated sugar if preferred.
• Olive oil. You can replace the olive oil for any other light oil such as coconut oil, vegetable oil, canola oil, or pumpkin seed oil. But I do think that olive oil gives the cake a delicious dense texture and rich flavor.
• Eggs. Keeps the pumkin bread soft and fluffy in texture.
• Vanilla extract. Adds sweet flavor and enhances the taste of the bread.

How To Make Pumpkin Olive Oil Bread

This is a simple and straightforward recipe to make. Making the pumpkin olive oil bread with cream cheese frosting is quick and easy and virtually fool-proof. To make the loaf:

STEP ONE

Prepare your oven and pan. Preheat your oven to 350F and line and grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan.

STEP TWO

Combine dry ingredients. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, spices, baking powder, and baking soda.

STEP THREE

Combine wet ingredients. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, sugar, olive oil, and vanilla extract.

STEP FOUR

Combine the wet and dry. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and whisk until just combined. Do not overmix.

STEP FIVE

Fill the pan. Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

STEP SIX

Bake. Place the loaf pan in the centre of your oven and bake for 45 - 55 minutes, or until completely cooked through.

While the pumpkin bread is baking, prepare the cream cheese glaze.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cream Cheese Frosting

1. Soften cream cheese. In a mixing bowl, use an electric mixer on high to beat the cream cheese until it is soft and smooth.
2. Add remaining ingredients. Add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix together until smooth and well combined.
3. Frost the bread. Once the pumpkin bread has cooled, top with the cream cheese glaze and enjoy!

Pumpkin Bread Recipe Tips

• Time-saving tip – You can bake the loaf the day before, then make the frosting right before serving, or make the frosting the day before and top the loaf when ready to serve.
• Optional add-ins - This recipe is great with choc chips or nuts added to it. Simply add 1 or 1 ½ cups of chocolate chips or nuts and then fold them into the batter after it has been mixed. Bake as instructed.
• Serving the bread - Prevent the loaf from sticking to the pan line the tin with baking paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray. This should ensure you are able to remove the loaf quickly and easily from the pan.

Srorage Instructions

You can enjoy this bread for up to 3 days after baking if stored at room temperature. Store the bread in an airtight container to best retain its moisture. If you store the pumpkin bread in the fridge, it will last for up to a week.

This pumpkin bread freezes well and can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can freeze it with or without the cream cheese glaze. To defrost it, remove it from the freezer and allow the bread to reach room temperature before enjoying it.

Can I leave pumpkin bread out overnight?

Pumpkin bread can be left out overnight. In fact, you can store the bread at room temperature for up to two days. It is best to store the pumpkin bread in an airtight container or bag. Because this pumpkin bread recipe is so moist, it will last perfectly overnight. The moisture in the bread from the pumpkin prevents it from drying out too quickly.

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More Easy Pumpkin Recipes To Try:

• Pumpkin Banana Oatmeal Muffins
• Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pancakes
• Vegan Pumpkin Spice Sheet Cake
• Easy Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats