Description
A delightful blend of spiced pumpkin bread with a creamy, rich cream cheese filling, perfect for fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup sugar (for filling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: chopped pecans, walnuts, or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, and oil until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and spices. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- In a small bowl, blend softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour half of the pumpkin batter into the prepared loaf pan, then spread the cream cheese filling over it. Top with the remaining pumpkin batter and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for about 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pumpkin bread, cream cheese, fall recipe, dessert, baking