Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with this Cream Cheese-Filled Pumpkin Bread. This delightful recipe combines moist pumpkin bread with a luscious cream cheese filling, creating a rich and flavorful treat that’s perfect for cozy mornings or festive gatherings. Each slice offers a perfect blend of spiced pumpkin and creamy indulgence that will leave everyone craving more. Whether you enjoy it as a breakfast dish or a sweet snack, this bread is versatile enough to please any palate. Plus, it’s easy to prepare, making it an ideal option for bakers of all levels!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup liquid-state coconut oil (canola or vegetable may be substituted)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (lite is okay; or Greek yogurt may be substituted)
- 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 salt (optional and to taste)
- 4 ounces softened brick-style cream cheese (lite is okay)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by greasing and flouring it.
- In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, egg, sugars, coconut oil, sour cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Gently fold in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and optional salt until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and flour until smooth.
- Pour two-thirds of the pumpkin batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spread the cream cheese mixture over this layer and top with remaining batter.
- Bake for approximately 48 minutes or until golden brown on top. Let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 48 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg