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Cream Cheese-Filled Pumpkin Bread

Cream Cheese-Filled Pumpkin Bread
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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with this Cream Cheese-Filled Pumpkin Bread. This delightful loaf combines moist pumpkin bread with a luscious cream cheese filling that elevates each slice to a special treat. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack, this simple recipe is great for sharing at family gatherings or holiday parties. The blend of aromatic spices and creamy goodness will have everyone asking for seconds. Plus, it fills your kitchen with a heavenly scent as it bakes—an experience that encapsulates the essence of autumn!

Ingredients

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  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil (liquid state)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • 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)
  • 4 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for filling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, pumpkin puree, sugars, coconut oil, sour cream, vanilla, and spices until well blended.
  3. Gently fold in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and optional salt until just combined.
  4. Pour two-thirds of the batter into the prepared pan.
  5. In another bowl, mix cream cheese with sugar and flour until smooth; spread over the batter in the pan.
  6. Dollop the remaining pumpkin batter on top without disturbing the filling.
  7. Bake for about 48 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
  8. Cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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