Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with this Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bread Recipe! This moist and flavorful loaf features a rich cream cheese filling that elevates the classic pumpkin bread to a delightful treat. Perfect for family gatherings, cozy afternoons, or as a heartfelt gift, this recipe combines the warm spices of pumpkin with creamy indulgence. With straightforward steps and simple ingredients, even beginner bakers can successfully create this crowd-pleaser. Enjoy it warm with your favorite beverage or dress it up with toppings for dessert. Make this seasonal sweet bread today and savor every bite!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, milk, and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Add all-purpose flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; add an egg, granulated sugar, and flour. Mix until fully combined.
- Pour half of the pumpkin batter into the prepared loaf pan. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture on top and spread evenly before adding the remaining pumpkin batter.
- Bake for about 60–80 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Allow cooling in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (67g)
- Calories: 184
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 139mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 42mg