Pumpkin Bread — Spiced Cream Cheese Swirl
A spiced pumpkin bread with a tangy cream cheese swirl for a moist, rich, and comforting fall dessert.
Pumpkin Bread — Spiced Cream Cheese Swirl
A spiced pumpkin bread with a tangy cream cheese swirl for a moist, rich, and comforting fall dessert.
The Key Move
Don't overmix the batter; gently fold in the pumpkin to maintain a tender crumb.
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The Setup
- Loaf Pan9x5 inch
- Mixing Bowllarge
- Whisk
The Mise en Place
5 of 16Your prep station before cooking begins
The Dry Mix (0/9)
Bread is sinking in the middle.
Oven temperature may be too low. Ensure your oven is properly preheated and calibrated.
Bread is dry.
Do not overbake. Check for doneness with a toothpick after 50 minutes.
The Method
PREHEAT
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
WHISK
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda (1 tsp), baking powder (½ tsp), salt (½ tsp), cinnamon (1 tsp), nutmeg (½ tsp), and cloves (¼ tsp).
COMBINE
In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar (1 cup)granulated sugar (¼ cups), brown sugar (½ cups), vegetable oil (½ cups), eggs (2 large), and pumpkin puree (1 cup). Mix well.
ADD
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Batter should be slightly lumpy.
PREPARE
In a small bowl, prepare the cream cheese (8 oz) swirl by beating together softened cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk (1 large), and vanilla extract (½ tsp) until smooth.
POUR
Pour half of the pumpkin batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spoon the cream cheese (8 oz) mixture over the batter, then top with the remaining pumpkin batter.
SWIRL
Use a knife or skewer to swirl the cream cheese (8 oz) mixture into the pumpkin batter.
Ribbons of cream cheese visible on the surface.
BAKE
Time-sensitiveBake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
The aroma of pumpkin spice fills the kitchen.
COOL
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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