The BEST Pumpkin Bread....made even better with the addition of fresh cranberries and sweet cream cheese icing! The perfect addition to your holiday table!
Ingredients
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ginger
15 ounce can pumpkin puree
2 large eggs
3 1/2 c. flour
1/3 c. water
2 c. fresh cranberries
1 cup powdered sugar
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Method
1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Beat at low speed until blended.
3
Add baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices. Beat until blended.
4
Add pumpkin and eggs. Beat until blended.
5
Add flour and water and stir just until blended.
6
Stir in cranberries.
7
Pour batter into two (5x9 inch) loaf pans that have been greased and floured.
8
Bake at 375 degrees for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9
Remove from oven; cool 10 minutes in pan, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
10
Combine icing ingredients and mix until smooth. Spoon icing over bread. *Icing recipe can be doubled according to taste.