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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread

Moist Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread for Cozy Fall Mornings

This Moist Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread is the ultimate cozy treat for fall, featuring a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Cakes & Cupcakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Keeps the bread moist
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be partly substituted with whole wheat flour
  • 1.5 cups White Sugar Consider using brown sugar for a deeper flavor
  • 2 large Eggs Binds ingredients together
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil Substitutions include melted coconut oil or applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Infuses warm, cozy notes
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cloves Adds spiced warmth
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice Blends spices complementing pumpkin flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Optional but enhances flavors
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Can be substituted with reduced-fat cream cheese or Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup Sugar Use powdered sugar for smoother texture
  • 1 tablespoon Flour Provides stability to the cream cheese swirl
  • 1 large Egg Essential for binding the cream cheese mixture
Optional Mix-Ins
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts For added texture
  • 0.5 cup Chocolate Chips Adds indulgence

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • loaf pans
  • hand mixer
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and lightly grease two 8x4 inch loaf pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, flour, and egg. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  3. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and pumpkin pie spice in a large bowl.
  4. In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and sugar until smooth.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pans, add the cream cheese swirl, then top with the remaining batter.
  7. Bake for 60-70 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes and then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1000IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

To keep your bread fresh, wrap tightly and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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