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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread

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A delightful fusion of soft, spiced pumpkin bread and a luscious cream cheese swirl, perfect for the cozy autumn season.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup oil (canola or vegetable)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
  3. Mix the pumpkin puree, egg, light brown sugar, oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth.
  4. Combine the pumpkin pie spice, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Fold the dry mixture into the pumpkin mixture until just combined.
  6. Prepare the cream cheese filling by beating together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and flour until smooth.
  7. Assemble the bread by pouring half of the pumpkin batter into the prepared pan, adding the cream cheese mixture, and topping with the remaining pumpkin batter.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve warm with butter or a sprinkle of cinnamon. Pairs well with coffee or chai.

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