Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Swirl

Introduction

Indulge in the warm, spiced flavors of this pumpkin bread with a luscious cream cheese swirl. Perfect for cozy mornings, afternoon tea, or gifting to friends, this loaf combines the earthy sweetness of pumpkin with the creamy tang of cream cheese.

Ingredients

For the Pumpkin Bread:

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (220 g / 7.8 oz)

1 teaspoon baking soda (5 g / 0.18 oz)

1/2 teaspoon baking powder (2 g / 0.07 oz)

1/2 teaspoon salt (3 g / 0.1 oz)

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (2 g / 0.07 oz)

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (1 g / 0.04 oz)

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (0.5 g / 0.02 oz)

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (115 g / 4 oz)

1 cup granulated sugar (200 g / 7 oz)

2 large eggs

1 cup pumpkin puree (225 g / 8 oz)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml / 0.17 fl oz)

Cream Cheese Swirl:

100 g / 3.5 oz cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g / 1.8 oz)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml / 0.17 fl oz)

How to Make

Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan: