Description
Pumpkin Spice Bread with Cream Cheese Filling is a delectable quick bread that features a moist, flavorful pumpkin batter infused with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. What sets this recipe apart is the creamy layer of sweetened cream cheese running through the middle of the bread, adding a rich and velvety texture that balances the spiciness of the pumpkin bread. It’s the ultimate fusion of comforting flavors, perfect for fall.
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Bread:
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1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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¼ tsp ground ginger
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¼ tsp ground nutmeg
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1 cup pumpkin puree
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½ cup vegetable oil
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2 large eggs
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1 ½ cups granulated sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
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1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1 tbsp all-purpose flour
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
First, preheat your oven to 165°C (325°F). Grease two 8×4-inch loaf pans with butter or non-stick spray, ensuring that your pumpkin spice bread doesn’t stick to the pans during baking.
In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, flour, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set the cream cheese filling aside as it will be layered inside the bread batter.
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground nutmeg. The spices will infuse the bread with that warm, cozy flavor we all love about pumpkin bread.
In a separate bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated. The oil will add moisture to the bread, and the pumpkin puree provides that signature pumpkin flavor.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until the batter is just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can result in a dense loaf. If you’re using chopped pecans or walnuts, gently fold them into the batter now.
Pour half of the pumpkin batter into each of the prepared loaf pans. Then, spread the cream cheese filling over the pumpkin batter, dividing it evenly between the two pans. Finally, top the cream cheese filling with the remaining pumpkin batter, covering it completely.
Place the loaf pans in the preheated oven and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. The bread will be golden brown on top, and the aroma of the spices and pumpkin will fill your kitchen.
Once baked, remove the pumpkin spice bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. After that, transfer the loaves to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve once cooled. The result is a moist, flavorful bread with a creamy, indulgent center.
Notes
This pumpkin spice bread tastes even better the next day! Store it in an airtight container in the fridge to let the flavors deepen and the cream cheese filling set perfectly. For an extra cozy touch, serve warm with a cup of spiced tea or coffee. 🍂
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Pumpkin Spice Bread with Cream Cheese Filling