Description
Cake Mix Pumpkin Bread is a delightful treat that combines the warm flavors of pumpkin and spice with a creamy frosting. It’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion, from a cozy dinner to a festive gathering. This bread is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth with its moist texture and irresistible taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can pumpkin purée, 15 oz.
- 1 boxed spice cake mix, 15 oz.
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- ¼ cup oil, vegetable or canola
- 2 tbsp whole milk
- 1 ½ tsp pumpkin spice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp orange zest, optional
- 4 oz block cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- pinch of sea salt
- 1½ to 2 cups powdered sugar, more if needed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs until slightly frothy.
- Incorporate the oil, canned pumpkin, vanilla, and milk into the eggs, whisking until mixed.
- Add the cake mix, spices, and optional orange zest, stirring until combined without overmixing.
- Grease and flour an 8.5 x 4.5 inches loaf pan, pour in the mixture, and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking at 40 minutes and tenting with foil if the top gets too brown.
- Cool on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes, then remove from the pan to cool completely.
- While baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting by creaming the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and brown sugar, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually mix in powdered sugar until desired consistency is achieved. Chill until needed.
- Once cooled, generously frost the pumpkin bread and chill for 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
Adding orange zest enhances the flavor but is optional.
Ensure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for easy mixing.
Keep the frosting chilled until ready to use for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg