Description
There’s something magical about the combination of pumpkin and cream cheese, and this Cream Cheese Filled Pumpkin Bread is the ultimate fall-inspired treat. The moist, spiced pumpkin bread is swirled with a luscious cream cheese filling, making every bite irresistible. Whether you’re enjoying it with coffee in the morning or as an afternoon snack, this bread is guaranteed to bring cozy vibes to your day.
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Ingredients
Scale
For the Pumpkin Bread:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup milk (or your choice of non-dairy milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
Step 2: Make the Pumpkin Bread Batter
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 3: Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Assemble the Bread
- Pour half of the pumpkin bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
- Spoon the cream cheese filling over the batter, spreading it evenly but leaving a small border around the edges.
- Top with the remaining pumpkin batter, spreading it gently to cover the cream cheese layer.
Step 5: Bake the Bread
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (avoid testing the cream cheese layer).
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients: This ensures a smooth cream cheese filling and better batter consistency.
- Don’t Overmix: Overmixing can make the bread dense instead of light and tender.
- Let It Cool Completely: The cream cheese filling needs time to set, so don’t slice the bread while it’s still hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Cuisine: American