Pumpkin Bread with Cream-Cheese Filling Recipe

Indulge in this soft and spiced Pumpkin Bread with a luscious cream-cheese filling. The combination of pumpkin, warm spices, and a creamy swirl makes it a cozy seasonal favorite. Perfect for fall breakfasts, afternoon snacks, or holiday brunches, this loaf is as beautiful as it is delicious.

Recipe Information

Total Time:

Yield:

14 servings

Ingredients

Cream-cheese filling

1 large egg

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

¼ cup granulated sugar

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

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Bread batter

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

¼ teaspoon salt

2 large eggs, at room temperature; slightly beaten

1 cup packed light brown sugar

1 cup canned pumpkin

⅓ cup salted butter, softened

¼ cup sour cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 1-pound decorative loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray or grease with shortening; set aside.
For cream-cheese filling, in a medium bowl whisk together egg, cream cheese, sugar and flour until smooth. Set aside.
For bread batter, in a large bowl whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; set aside.
In a medium bowl combine eggs, brown sugar, pumpkin, butter, sour cream and vanilla. Add pumpkin mixture to flour mixture; stir until well combined.
Spoon half the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Carefully spread cream-cheese filling on top. Spoon remaining batter on top.
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool bread in pan for 10 minutes. Loosen edges of bread from pan; remove from pan. Cool completely on rack.