Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Swirl
Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Swirl is a delightful fall treat that combines the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices with a rich cream cheese swirl. Perfect for cozy mornings or festive gatherings, every slice offers a moist, sweet experience that will have your family and friends coming back for more. Enjoy it fresh out of the oven or paired with your favorite hot beverage for an indulgent snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; add one egg yolk and a tablespoon of sugar.
- Pour half of the pumpkin batter into the loaf pan; add dollops of cream cheese mixture; top with remaining batter and swirl gently.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg