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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread: Your Cozy Fall Delight

Indulge in the flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread, a delightful blend of sweetness and creaminess perfect for autumn gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup White Sugar can substitute with brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour for binding
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Orange Zest optional
For the Pumpkin Bread Mixture
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour base for the bread
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure it's fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon for flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cloves for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice for flavor
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree not pie filling
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil can substitute with melted coconut oil
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1.5 cups Sugar for sweetness
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts optional
Optional Topping
  • 1 cup Streusel Topping mix of flour, sugar, and butter

Equipment

  • Loaf pans
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare two 8x4-inch loaf pans by lightly greasing them.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, flour, egg, and orange zest. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and pumpkin pie spice.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and sugar. Mix until blended.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet pumpkin mixture until just combined.
  6. Divide the pumpkin batter into the prepared loaf pans, spoon cream cheese mixture on top, then layer remaining batter. Swirl gently.
  7. Bake for 60-70 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick. Loaves should be golden brown.
  8. Let the loaves cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

To keep bread fresh, wrap tightly in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container. It retains its deliciousness for days!

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