Description
Pumpkin Bread With Cream Cheese is a moist, warmly spiced pumpkin loaf featuring a rich, tangy cream cheese swirl baked right into the bread. Ideal for fall baking, holidays, or cozy afternoons with a cup of coffee, this soft and flavorful bread delivers an irresistibly comforting treat that combines classic autumn spices with creamy sweetness.
Ingredients
Pumpkin Bread
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, and ground cloves to evenly distribute the spices and leavening.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, pumpkin purée, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Incorporate dry into wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing which can make the bread tough.
- Prepare cream cheese filling: In another bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Layer batter and filling: Pour half of the pumpkin batter into the prepared loaf pan. Carefully spoon the cream cheese mixture over this layer, then top with the remaining pumpkin batter. If desired, use a knife to gently swirl the cream cheese into the batter for a marbled effect.
- Bake the bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool the bread: Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure the bread remains tender and soft.
- If the top browns too quickly during baking, tent the loaf loosely with foil to prevent burning.
- Because of the cream cheese filling, store the bread refrigerated to keep it fresh and safe to eat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread / Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
