Description
Indulge in the warm, inviting flavors of Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread, a perfect treat for autumn gatherings. This moist bread features a luscious cream cheese swirl and a blend of aromatic spices, making it an ideal accompaniment to your morning coffee or an after-dinner dessert. Bake this delightful loaf for Thanksgiving or any cozy occasion, and watch it become a crowd favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or 3/4 cup brown sugar)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients using a spatula until just mixed.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Dollop remaining batter on top and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg