Pumpkin Loaf Recipe ππ
Description
This delightful Pumpkin Loaf is a versatile treat that can be enjoyed any time of year, whether you’re serving it up for a cozy family dessert, bringing it along to a potluck, or impressing guests with a beautifully iced loaf. The optional icing adds a touch of elegance, perfect for special occasions, but it’s just as delicious without. Plus, any leftovers are fantastic spread on toast for a delightful snack!
Recipe Category: Breads
Keywords: Dessert, Canadian, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Spring, Summer, Winter, Spicy, Sweet, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 3737.6
- Fat: 138.4g
- Saturated Fat: 82.9g
- Cholesterol: 794.5mg
- Sodium: 3867.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 586.8g
- Fiber: 12.4g
- Sugar: 379.8g
- Protein: 57.5g
Ingredients
For the Loaf
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 3/4 cup chopped nuts
- 1 teaspoon orange rind
For the Icing (Optional)
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups icing sugar
Instructions
For the Loaf
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, brown sugar, and eggs using an electric mixer until light and creamy.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the pumpkin puree. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in the orange rind, raisins, dates, and chopped nuts.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the loaf in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, wrap the loaf and let it sit for at least 1 day before slicing to allow the flavors to mellow.
For the Icing (Optional)
- In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and icing sugar until smooth.
- Cover and store the icing in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Serve slices of the loaf with a dollop of icing on top, or spread the icing over the entire loaf for a beautifully frosted finish.
Enjoy your delicious Pumpkin Loaf, whether you choose to indulge in it plain or with the decadent icing! It’s sure to be a hit with family and friends alike. πππ
