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The Ultimate Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese

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This pumpkin bread with cream cheese filling captures the essence of fall with cozy flavors and nostalgia.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar (for cream cheese filling)
  • 1 egg (for cream cheese filling)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream cheese filling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. Combine the wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix the canned pumpkin, vegetable oil, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  4. Fold them together: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined.
  5. Prepare the cream cheese filling: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Layer the mixtures: Transfer half the pumpkin batter to the prepared loaf pan, dollop the cream cheese mixture over it, and pour the remaining pumpkin batter on top.
  7. Bake for about 60-70 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for about 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Slice and enjoy your homemade pumpkin bread!

Notes

For an Instagram-worthy shot, slice and arrange on a platter. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup and garnish with cinnamon.

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Keywords: pumpkin bread, fall recipes, cream cheese, cozy baking, sweet treats

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