Description
Cream cheese filled pumpkin bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread featuring the warmth of pumpkin spice and a rich cream cheese layer. This delightful loaf is perfect for autumn baking and holiday gatherings, combining the best of creamy and spiced flavors in every bite. It's an easy-to-make recipe that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Bread:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla, and flour until smooth and creamy.
- Pour half of the pumpkin batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the batter. Top with the remaining pumpkin batter.
- Use a knife to gently swirl the cream cheese filling into the pumpkin batter.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to prevent lumps in the filling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- This bread can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 220mg