Description
A delightful blend of pumpkin and cream cheese, this bread is perfect for fall gatherings and cozy moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (for cream cheese swirl)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by greasing and flouring it.
- Combine the canned pumpkin, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl. Whisk until smooth, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt together in a separate bowl. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, being careful not to overmix.
- Beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract in another bowl until creamy and well combined.
- Pour half of the pumpkin batter into the prepared loaf pan, followed by the cream cheese mixture. Spread it evenly, then top with the remaining pumpkin batter, swirling gently with a knife.
- Bake for about 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cooling in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Feel free to customize this recipe with optional spices or mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips. Store any leftovers in plastic wrap for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg