Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Swirl
A delightful treat filled with the cozy flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg, complemented by a creamy cheese swirl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Combine the sugars, pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, and vanilla in another large bowl until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Pour half of the pumpkin batter into the prepared loaf pan, then spoon half of the cream cheese mixture over it.
- Add the remaining pumpkin batter and swirl the rest of the cream cheese mixture on top.
- Use a knife to gently swirl the cream cheese into the batter.
- Bake for about 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze individual slices for longer storage. For added texture, consider mixing in nuts or chocolate chips.
Find it online: https://www.cuisiniu.com/cream-cheese-swirl-pumpkin-bread/