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Moist Pumpkin Banana Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

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A dense, moist fall loaf combining ripe bananas and pumpkin puree, topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting. This easy 5-core-ingredient recipe is perfect for weeknights or cozy autumn gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup (240g) pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 4 ounces (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 loaf pan and line with parchment paper if desired.
  2. In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Add pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, and eggs to the bananas. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil after 30 minutes if the top browns too quickly.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the bread cools, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until fluffy and spreadable.
  10. Spread frosting over the cooled loaf. Slice and serve.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture. Ensure you use 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense texture. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, use vegan cream cheese and butter.

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