Description
Cream Cheese Swirl Pumpkin Bread is the ultimate fall treat that combines a moist pumpkin base with a delectable cream cheese swirl. This quick bread is perfect for breakfast or as a comforting dessert, making it an ideal addition to your seasonal baking repertoire. The warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger enhance the rich pumpkin flavor, while the creamy filling adds a luxurious twist. Enjoy a slice on its own or pair it with your morning coffee for a delightful start to your day.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. In another bowl, mix sugars, oil, eggs, and pumpkin until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar in a small bowl; add egg yolk and vanilla.
- Pour two-thirds of the batter into the pan, followed by dollops of cream cheese mixture. Top with remaining batter and swirl gently.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes until skewer comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 67g)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 36mg