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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread

Deliciously Moist Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread to Cozy Up With

This Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread is a soft and creamy treat that embodies the essence of autumn.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Canned or homemade, avoid pumpkin pie filling.
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binding agent.
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar.
  • 1/2 cup Oil Use vegetable oil for a neutral taste.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Or swap with Greek yogurt.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice Make your own if desired.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Ensure softened.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Flour

Equipment

  • 9x5 loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 loaf pan.
  2. Combine pumpkin puree, egg, light brown sugar, oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients.
  4. Mix softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and flour in a small bowl until smooth.
  5. Layer half of the pumpkin batter, followed by spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture, then top with remaining pumpkin batter and swirl.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out mostly clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth blend. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.

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