The Ultimate Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread
A cozy fall favorite, this Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread is sweet, spiced, and creamy, celebrating the essence of autumn.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 8 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp Cloves
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by greasing it with butter or cooking spray.
- Cream the cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the brown and granulated sugar, mixing until combined and creamy.
- Incorporate the pumpkin puree and eggs, mixing on low until fully combined.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine the dry mixture with the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, dollop spoonfuls of the remaining cream cheese mixture over the top, and swirl gently.
- Top with the remaining batter and spread it out evenly.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Dust with powdered sugar or slather with butter for serving. Pairs well with chai tea or pumpkin spice latte.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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