Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread is the ultimate fall treat that combines the cozy flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg with a rich cream cheese swirl. This moist and fluffy loaf not only fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma, but it also brings warmth and nostalgia to every bite. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or gatherings, this easy recipe will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9×5 inch loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, sugars, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- In a small bowl, blend softened cream cheese with a bit of sugar until smooth.
- Pour half of the batter into each prepared pan; add dollops of cream cheese filling in the center before topping with remaining batter. Swirl gently.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in pans before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For extra moisture, consider adding an additional egg or using vegetable oil instead of butter. Try adding chocolate chips or nuts for added texture.