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Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Swirl

A delightful fall treat with a moist texture, warm spices, and a creamy swirl that enhances every slice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the pumpkin bread
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 0.75 cups brown sugar
  • 0.5 cups sour cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.25 cups canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the cream cheese swirl
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk for glaze consistency

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8 x 4 loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly spray it with baking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves). Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, sour cream, eggs, canola oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Mixing and Filling
  1. Add the pumpkin mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg yolk, flour, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Assembling and Baking
  1. Pour half of the pumpkin batter into the prepared loaf pan. Pour the cream cheese filling in the center, leaving a 1/4-inch border around the edges.
  2. Top with the remaining pumpkin batter and smooth out the top. Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cooling and Glazing
  1. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Lift it out using the parchment paper and cool completely on a wire rack.
  2. Whisk together the confectioners' sugar, ground cinnamon, and enough milk to achieve a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over the cooled bread.
  3. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container. This bread can also be frozen for up to three months. To serve, warm slightly if desired.