Spiced Mini Loaves with Cream Cheese Frosting

Spiced Mini Loaves with Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients:

For the Mini Loaves:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk

For the Frosting:

• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Topping:

• 1/2 cup crushed walnuts or any preferred nut

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Pans:
   • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Grease and flour mini loaf pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
   • In another bowl, beat the brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
   • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
   • Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Combine Mixtures:
   • Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the creamed mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
5. Bake:
   • Pour the batter into prepared mini loaf pans.
   • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Allow to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Prepare Frosting:
   • Beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
   • Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, continue beating until creamy.
7. Frost & Top the Loaves:
   • Once the mini loaves are cool, spread the cream cheese frosting on top of each.
   • Sprinkle with crushed nuts.
8. Serve:
   • These mini loaves are perfect as a dessert, snack, or special breakfast treat.

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