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Delicious pumpkin bread topped with cream cheese frosting on a rustic wooden table

Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese

This moist, spiced pumpkin bread features a delightful cream cheese swirl, making it a perfect fall treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 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
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 4 large eggs Ensure they are at room temperature for better mixing.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Method
 

Preparation and Batter Mixing
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bread pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, mix the sugars and oil, then add in the pumpkin, eggs, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Cream Cheese Filling
  1. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
  2. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the batter in the pan, then add the remaining batter on top.
  3. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Let cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. A sprinkle of powdered sugar and pairing with coffee or spiced chai enhances the experience. Store leftovers wrapped tightly and use within 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
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