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Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Swirl

Enjoy a delightful slice of soft, moist pumpkin bread with a luscious cream cheese swirl and a drizzle of cinnamon glaze, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Helps to leaven the bread
  • 1 te teaspoon baking soda Works with the acidity in the recipe
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adds warm, aromatic sweetness
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Enhances the pumpkin flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Introduces spicy warmth
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Adds depth of flavor
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree Provides moisture and flavor
  • 1 cup brown sugar Sweetens the bread
  • 1/2 cup sour cream Enhances texture
  • 2 large eggs Binds ingredients together
  • 1/3 cup canola oil Keeps bread moist
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds flavor depth
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese For the filling
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the cream cheese filling
  • 1 large egg yolk Enhances richness
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Stabilizes the cream cheese mixture
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor of filling
Cinnamon Glaze
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar Sweet glaze
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon For flavor
  • 2 tablespoons milk To achieve desired consistency

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your loaf pan.
  2. Line an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and spritz it with baking spray.
Mixing the Batter
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices until well combined.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, sour cream, eggs, canola oil, and vanilla extraction until fully combined.
  3. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
Cream Cheese Filling
  1. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg yolk, flour, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Assembling the Bread
  1. Pour half of the pumpkin mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
  2. Create a small well in the center and fill it with the cream cheese mixture, keeping a 1/4-inch edge around the sides.
  3. Spread the rest of the pumpkin mixture over the cream cheese layer, smoothing the top.
Baking
  1. Place in the oven and bake for 60 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before removing using the parchment paper.
  3. Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glazing
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, ground cinnamon, and enough milk to reach a thick drizzling consistency.
  2. Once completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the bread, slice it up, and enjoy!

Notes

Ensure your ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent dense texture. Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to maintain structure.