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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread

A quintessential autumn treat featuring tender pumpkin spice and rich cream cheese swirls, perfect for cozy gatherings.

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 prepare your loaf pan.
  2. Mix the pumpkin puree, egg, light brown sugar, oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Incorporate the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into the wet mixture until just combined.
  4. Prepare the cream cheese filling by beating it until smooth, then mix in granulated sugar and flour.
  5. Layer half of the pumpkin batter in the pan, then dollops of cream cheese mixture, followed by the remaining pumpkin batter, swirling gently.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Consider adding nuts or chocolate chips for variations. Serve warm or at room temperature with a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

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