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Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread

Irresistible Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread Recipe


  • Author: Laura
  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious and moist bread with a perfect swirl of pumpkin and cream cheese, ideal for fall baking.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, vanilla, and sugars until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just blended.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
  6. Pour half the pumpkin batter into the loaf pan. Spoon cream cheese mixture over it. Top with remaining batter.
  7. Use a knife to swirl the layers gently.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature cream cheese for easier mixing.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American