Moist, spiced pumpkin bread topped with luscious cream cheese frosting—this bakery-style treat is simple to make and perfect for fall.

For the Pumpkin Bread:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 large eggs

1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

3 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1–2 tablespoons milk (to adjust consistency)

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, and eggs until smooth and slightly pale.

4. Stir in pumpkin puree until fully incorporated and smooth.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.

6. If using nuts, gently fold them into the batter.

7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.

8. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. While cooling, prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.

11. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until combined. Stir in vanilla extract.

12. Add milk as needed to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency.

13. Once bread is fully cooled, spread cream cheese frosting over the top.

14. Optionally, garnish with chopped nuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Make sure the bread is completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

For extra presentation, dust with cinnamon or top with a few chopped pecans.