Irresistible Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Bread Recipe
Moist pumpkin bread swirled with a rich cream cheese filling for a perfect balance of flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (10 slices) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, sugar, and water.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour half the pumpkin batter into the pan. Spoon half the cream cheese mixture on top. Repeat layers.
- Use a knife to swirl the cream cheese into the batter.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for smoother mixing.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense loaf.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg