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Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Swirl Recipe

Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Swirl: The Best Comforting Delight

Delight in this Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Swirl recipe, a comforting autumn treat that combines rich pumpkin flavor with a smooth cream cheese swirl.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cream Cheese Mixture Preparation 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • loaf pan
  • Spatula
  • Butter Knife

Ingredients
  

Ingredients for Pumpkin Bread

  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Use organic for best flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Maple syrup can be used as an alternative
  • 2 Eggs Bind ingredients and create a tender crumb
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil Coconut oil can be used as substitute
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger
  • ½ teaspoon Cloves

Ingredients for Cream Cheese Swirl

  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Full-fat is recommended
  • ⅓ cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with preferred sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions
 

Making the Pumpkin Bread

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  • Pour half of the batter into a greased loaf pan.
  • Prepare the cream cheese swirl by mixing the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Dollop the cream cheese mixture over the batter and use a butter knife to swirl it into the batter.
  • Pour the remaining batter over the cream cheese layer and repeat the swirling process.
  • Bake for approximately 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Practice swirling techniques to achieve beautiful patterns.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Autumn Treat, baking, Comfort Food, Cream Cheese Swirl, fall recipe, pumpkin bread
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