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Ultimate Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread

A deliciously moist and flavorful Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread that brings cozy fall vibes to your kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 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) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Combine the pumpkin puree, egg, light brown sugar, oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Add the all-purpose flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the mixture and fold gently.
  4. Mix the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and 3 tablespoons of flour until creamy.
  5. Pour half of the pumpkin batter into the loaf pan, add the cream cheese filling, and swirl through.
  6. Cover with the remaining pumpkin batter.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. It pairs beautifully with butter or whipped cream cheese.

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