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Deliciously Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread

Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  • In another bowl, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour half the pumpkin batter into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan, followed by half of the cream cheese mixture.
  • Repeat the layering with the remaining batter and cream cheese mixture, using a knife to swirl gently.
  • Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Slice and enjoy with your favorite spread or simply as is!