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Delicious pumpkin bread topped with cream cheese frosting and spices

Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese

This delightful pumpkin bread is moist and spiced, featuring a luscious swirl of tangy cream cheese filling. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or a comforting fall treat.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkin Bread
  • 1 ¾ cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground cloves
  • 1 ½ cups Granulated sugar
  • ½ cup Brown sugar packed
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 cup Canned pumpkin puree not pie filling
  • ½ cup Vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 4 oz Cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 Egg yolk
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Electric mixer (optional)
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5 inch loaf pan by greasing and lightly flouring it.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves until well combined.
  3. In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, canned pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
  5. In a separate small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  6. Pour about two-thirds of the pumpkin batter into the prepared loaf pan, then spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly over the batter, and finally top with the remaining pumpkin batter. Gently swirl the layers with a knife to create a marbled effect.
  7. Bake the pumpkin bread for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Ensure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smooth swirl. Avoid overmixing the batter for a tender crumb.