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Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Swirl
Sarah namedy

Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Swirl

This Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Swirl is moist, rich, and perfectly spiced. A ribbon of sweet cream cheese runs through the center, making it a cozy fall treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 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
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • loaf pan (8x4 inch)
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  3. In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  6. Pour half of the pumpkin batter into the prepared loaf pan, then dollop half of the cream cheese mixture on top.
  7. Repeat with the remaining pumpkin batter and cream cheese mixture, swirling with a knife to create a marbled effect.
  8. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. For a bakery-style touch, sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top before baking. You can also freeze slices individually for quick breakfasts.