Pumpkin Pecan Bread

Instructions for Pumpkin Pecan Bread

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (165C/155C Fan) and prepare a standard sized loaf tin.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the sugars and butter until smooth.
3. Add the egg and beat to combine.
4. Next, add the spices, baking soda and flour, beating until just incorporated.
5. Add the pumpkin purée and mix whisk until just combine.
6. Fold in the chopped pecans.
7. Tip into the prepared baking tray, spreading evenly. Add a few additional pecan halves on top and bake in the pre-heated oven for about an hour, until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the tin for a few minutes before flipping out to cool on a wire rack.

Instructions for Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

1. In a small bowl mix together the cream cheese and maple syrup. This will be fairly thick and most easily drizzled using a piping bag. To make a thinner glaze, add more maple syrup and/or water to thin. Drizzle over the loaf once cooled.