Pumpkin Spice Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and line a loaf tin with baking paper or lightly grease it.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, mixed spice, and sugar.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined. Try to not to over mix
5. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
7. Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients:

• 100g cream cheese, softened
• 50g unsalted butter, softened
• 100g icing sugar, sifted
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Method:

1. In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
2. Add the icing sugar and vanilla, then beat again until fluffy and well combined.
3. Once the loaf is completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top.