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Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese

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Enjoy a delightful homemade Pumpkin Bread with a rich cream cheese filling that captures the essence of cozy fall days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the Cream Cheese Filling:
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients in a medium bowl: all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Blend the wet ingredients in a separate bowl: combine sugar and vegetable oil, then whisk in pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  5. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed.
  6. Make the cream cheese filling by beating the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  7. Layer half of the pumpkin batter into the loaf pan, then add dollops of the cream cheese mixture, topping with the remaining pumpkin batter.
  8. Bake for 60-70 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Serve warm with whipped cream or a drizzle of maple syrup. You can also add nuts or chocolate chips for a twist.

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