The Ultimate Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread Recipe
This Ultimate Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread combines moist, spiced pumpkin bread with a tangy cream cheese swirl, making it a perfect fall treat for breakfast or dessert. Its tender crumb and creamy filling deliver a delightful contrast of flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins
- Yield: 1 loaf, about 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Bread Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp pumpkin spice mix
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin spice mix, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, beat together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and evenly mixed.
- Blend Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently fold them together until just combined to maintain a tender texture.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Layer the Batter and Filling: Pour half of the pumpkin batter into the prepared loaf pan, then spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over it. Top with the remaining batter.
- Swirl the Mixture: Using a knife, gently swirl the cream cheese filling into the batter to create a marbled effect without overmixing.
- Bake the Bread: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55 to 65 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the bread to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Store the bread in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- For longer storage, freeze individual slices in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.
- Allow frozen slices to thaw at room temperature or warm in a toaster oven before eating.
Keywords: Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread, Fall baking, Pumpkin bread
