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Cozy Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Swirl

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A quick and easy homemade fall recipe featuring tender pumpkin bread with a luscious cream cheese swirl that adds a silky, tangy surprise.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240g) canned pumpkin puree
  • 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray and lightly dust with flour.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
  3. In another bowl, whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract and pumpkin puree.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Stop as soon as the flour disappears to keep the bread tender.
  5. Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese with sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  6. Pour half of the pumpkin batter into the prepared pan. Dollop the cream cheese mixture evenly over the batter. Top with the remaining pumpkin batter. Gently swirl the cream cheese through the batter with a knife or skewer to create a marbled effect.
  7. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Check at 50 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

[‘Use room temperature eggs and cream cheese for smooth blending.’, ‘Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.’, ‘Swirl cream cheese gently to maintain visible marbling.’, ‘Tent with foil if crust browns too quickly.’, ‘Slice with a serrated bread knife gently to keep swirl intact.’, ‘For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend.’, ‘For dairy-free, use plant-based cream cheese and coconut oil.’, ‘Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture.’, ‘Flavors deepen after a day; making ahead is recommended.’]

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Keywords: pumpkin bread, cream cheese swirl, fall recipe, easy pumpkin bread, homemade pumpkin bread, cozy fall baking

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