Description
Cream Cheese-Filled Pumpkin Bread is the quintessential fall indulgence, merging the cozy flavors of pumpkin and spices with a luscious cream cheese center. Perfect for chilly mornings or festive gatherings, this delightful loaf not only fills your home with a heavenly aroma but also tantalizes your taste buds with every slice. The moist texture combined with the rich creaminess makes it an irresistible choice for breakfast or dessert. Easy to prepare, this recipe is a must-have for your autumn baking repertoire!
Ingredients
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- 1 large egg
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (liquid state)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together egg, pumpkin puree, sugars, coconut oil, sour cream, vanilla, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and nutmeg.
- Gently fold in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and optional salt until just combined.
- Pour two-thirds of the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- In another bowl, mix softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and flour until smooth; pour over the batter in the pan.
- Top with remaining pumpkin batter and smooth it out gently.
- Bake for about 48 minutes or until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 48 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 185mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg