Yara's Oven Delighs: Whisking up Delights

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Pumpkin Loaf Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

There’s something irresistible about a pumpkin loaf cake — moist, tender, and full of warm fall spices. This recipe makes just the right amount for a cozy treat, with a velvety cream cheese frosting on top to balance the spiced sweetness. It’s simple, satisfying, and perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.

Prep & Bake Time

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

For the Pumpkin Loaf

1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
1/2 cup brown sugar (100g)
½ can (about 7.5 oz) pumpkin puree
½ cup vegetable oil (120mL)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Frosting (Half Recipe)

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature (85g)
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (113g)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Small pinch of salt
1 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted (180g)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper.
Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Combine: Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan before frosting.
Prepare frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese together until light and creamy. Add vanilla and salt, then gradually mix in powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
Frost & serve: Spread the frosting over the cooled pumpkin loaf. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per slice, 1/10 of loaf with frosting)

Calories: ~330
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Sugar: 29g
Protein: 4g
Fiber: 1g

This pumpkin loaf cake is a fall favorite you’ll want to bake again and again. Moist, warmly spiced, and topped with tangy cream cheese frosting, it’s the ultimate cozy bake. Whether you serve it as a snack, breakfast treat, or dessert, it’s guaranteed to bring a little autumn joy to your table. 🍁