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The Ultimate Moist Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Bread

Close-up of a moist slice of pumpkin cream cheese bread showing the bright orange crumb and white cream cheese swirl.
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Make this bakery-style pumpkin cream cheese bread for a moist, spiced loaf with a rich, tangy cream cheese filling perfect for fall breakfasts or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1 large egg yolk (for filling)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the 1 cup of sugar, vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
  5. Prepare the cream cheese filling: Beat the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, egg yolk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  6. Pour half of the pumpkin batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Carefully spoon dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the batter layer.
  8. Pour the remaining pumpkin batter over the cream cheese layer.
  9. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese mixture through the batter to create a marbled effect. Do not over-swirl.
  10. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the best swirl, ensure your cream cheese filling is smooth before layering.
  • Use pure pumpkin puree for the best flavor and moisture in your spiced pumpkin bread.
  • This loaf tastes even better the next day once the spices have fully developed.

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