Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread
A moist and flavorful bread infused with pumpkin and a creamy cream cheese swirl, perfect for fall.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In another bowl, beat the sugars, pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Pour half of the pumpkin batter into the prepared loaf pan. Dollop with the cream cheese mixture, then top with the remaining pumpkin batter.
- Swirl gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Make sure your cream cheese is softened to blend easily with the sugar. Don’t over-mix the batter; it’s okay if there are a few lumps. Adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips can enhance flavor and texture.
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