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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread

A cozy and delicious Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread perfect for fall. Filled with warm spices and a creamy surprise, it’s perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the cream cheese filling by beating together cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices) in a large bowl.
  4. Combine the wet ingredients (pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs) in another bowl and whisk until creamy.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and fold gently until just combined.
  6. Layer half the pumpkin batter into a greased loaf pan, spread the cream cheese filling over it, then top with the remaining batter.
  7. Swirl the cream cheese layer into the batter for a marbled effect.
  8. Bake for about 60-70 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve warm with butter or whipped cream cheese. Suitable for freezing for up to 3 months.

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