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The Best Pumpkin Loaf Recipe Ever (So Moist & Easy!)

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Embrace the cozy flavors of fall with The Best Pumpkin Loaf Recipe Ever! Topped with a luscious, creamy glaze and packed with warm autumn spices, this loaf is incredibly moist, remarkably easy to bake, and guaranteed to become a seasonal favorite in your home.

Ingredients

Pumpkin Loaf

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
  • 1/4 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Glaze

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • A pinch of ground cinnamon (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt until well combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture using a spatula just until moistened (be careful not to overmix, as this keeps the loaf tender and moist).
  5. Bake: Pour the batter evenly into your prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
  6. Cool: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
  7. Make the Glaze: In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, beating until you reach a smooth, pourable consistency.
  8. Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the creamy glaze generously over the cooled pumpkin loaf, dust with a pinch of cinnamon, slice, and enjoy!

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