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Description
This recipe delivers a moist and flavorful pumpkin bread with a delightful cream cheese swirl and topping, perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Cream Cheese Swirl:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Cream Cheese Topping:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Prepare the cream cheese swirl: In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup granulated sugar, egg yolk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour half of the pumpkin bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Dollop half of the cream cheese mixture over the batter. Swirl gently with a knife.
- Pour the remaining pumpkin bread batter over the cream cheese layer. Dollop the remaining cream cheese mixture on top and swirl again.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the cream cheese topping: Beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and milk until smooth and creamy.
- Once the bread has cooled, spread the cream cheese topping evenly over the top.
Notes
- Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature for the swirl and topping to mix smoothly.
- For a stronger cream cheese flavor, you can increase the amount of cream cheese in the swirl or topping.
- This bread is delicious served warm or at room temperature.
- Store any leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg