Description

This Cake Mix Pumpkin Bread boasts a rich pumpkin flavor blended with spices, making it an effortless choice for a cozy dessert. Enjoy it topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting for an extra touch of comfort. Perfect for gatherings or a delicious snack!

Ingredients

Scale

1 can pumpkin purée, 15 oz.
1 boxed spice cake mix, 13.25 – 15.25 oz.
3 large eggs, room temperature
¼ cup vegetable or canola oil
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

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs until slightly frothy.
Add oil, pumpkin, vanilla, and milk to the eggs and whisk to blend.
Incorporate the cake mix, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, and orange zest. Mix gently until combined, avoiding overmixing.
Grease and flour a loaf pan, then pour in the batter, spreading it evenly.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking at 40 minutes; tent with foil if browning too quickly.
Cool on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes before removing from pan.
To prepare the frosting, cream together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
Add in vanilla extract and brown sugar, mixing until well combined.
Gradually incorporate powdered sugar until desired consistency is achieved. Chill until ready to use.
Once the bread cools completely, frost the top with the cream cheese frosting and chill for about 2 hours before serving.

Notes

You can use any spice cake mix for this recipe based on your preference.
Feel free to adjust the amount of powdered sugar based on how sweet you like your frosting.
The orange zest is optional but adds a lovely hint of flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 230
Sugar: 17g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 45mg