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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread Recipe

Jennifer Watson
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread is perfect for fall! ๐Ÿ‚ It's sweet, moist, and easy to make, with its spiced pumpkin flavor and creamy filling. Let's get you started with all you need to know.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Servings 10 Slices
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • First, here's what I use to make this delicious bread:
  • Loaf pan: For baking the bread to perfection.
  • Mixing bowls: To mix everything nicely.
  • Whisk & spatula: For stirring and scraping.
  • Measuring cups & spoons: To get the ingredients just right.
  • Electric mixer: Makes mixing fast and easy, especially for the cream cheese filling.
  • Having these tools ready helps me make the bread more efficiently and enjoyably. ๐ŸŽ‰

Ingredients
  

Bread:

  • 1 cup of pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon of baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg

Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 8 ounces of cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup of sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

These ingredients create the perfect balance of pumpkin flavor and creamy filling. ๐ŸŽƒ

Instructions
 

Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:

  • Mix cream cheese and sugar till creamy.
  • Add egg and vanilla; mix until smooth.

Prepare the Bread Batter:

  • Combine pumpkin, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and oil in a bowl.
  • In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Mix wet and dry ingredients till just combined.

Assemble the Bread:

  • Pour half the batter into the loaf pan.
  • Spread cream cheese filling evenly.
  • Top with remaining batter.

Baking:

  • Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

If you want to store the bread, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap.
It stays fresh for several days at room temperature or longer in the fridge.
Feeling creative?
Add pecans or walnuts for an extra crunch! ๐Ÿงก Adjust the spices to match your taste.
I love experimenting with these little tweaks.
They're what make each loaf unique and yummy!
Keyword Cream cheese swirl bread, Easy pumpkin dessert, Fall baking recipes, Moist pumpkin loaf, Pumpkin bread, Pumpkin cream cheese loaf, Spiced pumpkin bread, Thanksgiving baking ideas