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Cream Cheese Swirled Cinnamon Pumpkin Butter Bread

Cream Cheese Swirled Cinnamon Pumpkin Butter Bread
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Cream Cheese Swirled Cinnamon Pumpkin Butter Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread combining warm cinnamon, smooth cream cheese, and cozy pumpkin butter. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any time snack, this recipe delivers a tender crumb with rich, comforting autumnal flavors and beautiful cream cheese swirls.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup pumpkin butter
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup sugar (brown and/or granulated)

Cream Cheese Swirl

  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until fully combined. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, pumpkin butter, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract together until smooth and homogeneous. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
  2. Make the Cream Cheese Swirl: In another bowl, soften the cream cheese and mix with powdered sugar and a touch of cinnamon until smooth and spreadable. This mixture will create luscious swirls throughout the bread providing a creamy balance to the spiced pumpkin batter.
  3. Assemble the Bread: Pour half of the pumpkin batter into a greased loaf pan. Spoon dollops of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the batter. Pour the remaining batter on top over the cream cheese dollops. Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl through the batter to create a beautiful marbled pattern without fully blending the cream cheese.
  4. Bake to Perfection: Bake the loaf in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs and cream cheese for smooth mixing and consistent texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense or tough bread.
  • Swirl gently with a knife or skewer to keep visible cream cheese patterns.
  • Check doneness starting around 50 minutes to prevent overbaking.
  • Prefer fresh or homemade pumpkin butter for best flavor, as canned pumpkin is less sweet and more watery.

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Keywords: pumpkin bread, cinnamon bread, cream cheese swirl, autumn recipes, quick bread, pumpkin butter

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