Costco Pumpkin Loaf Recipe

This Costco Pumpkin Loaf Recipe is a moist and spiced recipe, which is made with pumpkin puree and a sweet cream cheese frosting. It’s the perfect fall dessert, ready in about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

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Costco Pumpkin Loaf Recipe Ingredients

For the bread:

• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin puree
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

For the cinnamon swirl:

• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 2/3 cup sugar

For the frosting:

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 bar white chocolate

How To Make Costco Pumpkin Loaf

1. Prep the oven and pans: Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line two 8×5-inch loaf pans with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Make the cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, combine the 1 tablespoon of cinnamon and 2/3 cup of sugar for the swirl. Set aside.
3. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
4. Cream butter and sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the softened butter and 1 1/4 cups of sugar together until light and fluffy.
5. Add wet ingredients: Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add the pumpkin puree and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
6. Finish the batter: With the mixer on low, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
7. Layer the loaves: Divide the batter in half for the two pans. Spread half of one portion of batter (1/4 of the total batter) into a prepared loaf pan. Top with 1/4 of the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Add the rest of that portion of batter and top with another 1/4 of the cinnamon-sugar.
8. Swirl and repeat: Gently run a sharp knife through the loaf a few times to swirl the batter. Repeat the layering and swirling process in the second loaf pan with the remaining batter and cinnamon-sugar.
9. Bake the loaves: Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the loaves cool completely on a wire rack.
10. Make the frosting: While the loaves cool, beat the softened cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar until the frosting is thick and creamy.
11. Frost and garnish: Spread the frosting over the completely cooled loaves. Use a vegetable peeler or grater to create white chocolate shavings from the white chocolate bar and sprinkle them over the top.

Recipe Tips

• How do I get a good cinnamon swirl? The key is not to over-mix when you run the knife through the batter. Just a few gentle figure-eight motions are enough to create a beautiful swirl without completely mixing the cinnamon sugar into the batter.
• How do I prevent a dry pumpkin loaf? Be careful not to overmix the batter once you add the dry ingredients. Mix only until you no longer see streaks of flour. Overmixing can lead to a dense, dry loaf.
• Why do I need to cool the loaves completely before frosting? This is a crucial step. If the loaves are even slightly warm, the cream cheese frosting will melt and slide right off instead of staying thick and fluffy on top.
• Can I add nuts or chocolate chips? Yes! For extra texture, you can fold about 1 cup of chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips into the batter at the very end.

What To Serve With Pumpkin Loaf

This sweet, frosted loaf is a delicious treat on its own, but it’s especially wonderful with:

• A hot cup of black coffee or a chai latte
• A cold glass of milk
• A scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra decadent dessert

How To Store Pumpkin Loaf

Refrigerate: Due to the cream cheese frosting, this loaf must be stored in the refrigerator. Wrap it well in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container. It will keep for up to 5 days. Freeze: This loaf freezes well, either frosted or unfrosted. Wrap the loaf tightly in plastic wrap and then in a layer of aluminum foil. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Pumpkin Loaf Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 380kcal
• Carbohydrates: 55g
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 17g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Sodium: 280mg
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 38g

Nutrition information is estimated per serving and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes.

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