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Pumpkin Spice Latte Loaf Recipe

Inspired by the drink of fall, this pumpkin spice latte loaf is everything you love about PSLs, but in the form of a yummy pumpkin loaf topped with an incredible homemade cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin spice latte loaf
Servings: 9
Author: Emily Richter

Ingredients

Dry

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 4 teaspoons instant espresso powder I used Medaglia D’oro
  • 1 tablespoon water

Wet

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 6 oz. cream cheese softened
  • â…“ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉. Spray a standard-size loaf pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
  • Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice to a large bowl. Whisk together.
  • Next, add the espresso powder and water to a small dish and stir to dissolve. Set aside for later.
  • Mix all the wet ingredients in a large bowl using a hand mixer.
    A close-up of a mixing bowl containing thick orange batter being mixed with an electric hand mixer.
  • With the mixer on low, slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet (except for the espresso). Make sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
  • Remove â…“ of the batter and place it in the dry ingredients bowl. Add the dissolved espresso and stir to combine; this will be the ‘swirl’ in your bread.
    A hand pours thick chocolate sauce from a glass cup onto a bowl of yellow pudding. A jar labeled "Medaglia D’Oro" is visible in the background.
  • Scoop both batters into the lined loaf pan, alternating between them. Bake for 20 minutes, tent with tin foil, then bake for another 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. About 2-3 hours.
  • While the loaf is cooling, make the frosting. Add the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla to a bowl and whip using a hand mixer.
  • Top with cream cheese frosting and serve.
    A rectangular cake with white frosting, partially sliced, sits on parchment paper with a fork beside it; a slice is served on a nearby plate.

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Notes

  • If you don’t have espresso powder, brew a strong cup of coffee and use 2 tablespoons.
  • Make sure the loaf is completely cooled before frosting or the frosting will melt off.

Nutrition

Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 26g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 36g