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Pumpkin Swirl Bread Recipe

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This Pumpkin Swirl Bread is a moist and flavorful autumn treat featuring a rich pumpkin batter swirled with a creamy cinnamon-vanilla cream cheese filling. Enhanced with warm spices like cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice and topped with crunchy walnuts and a sweet glaze, this bread is perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert during the fall season.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

Pumpkin Bread Batter

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup solid-pack pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Glaze

  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 Tbsp milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make for easy loaf removal.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients for Batter: In a large bowl, beat together the brown sugar and granulated sugar with the two eggs until the mixture is fluffy, approximately 2 minutes. Then add the pumpkin puree, canola oil, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to combine.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir gently to evenly distribute the spices.
  4. Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually mix the dry ingredient mixture into the wet pumpkin mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing and ensure a tender bread.
  5. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In another bowl, beat the room temperature cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  6. Layer Batter and Filling: Pour half of the pumpkin bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the batter evenly. Then gently top with the remaining pumpkin batter, spreading it out carefully to cover the filling.
  7. Add Walnuts: Sprinkle the chopped walnuts evenly over the top of the batter for a crunchy texture contrast.
  8. Bake the Bread: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean, indicating it is fully cooked.
  9. Cool the Bread: Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and transfer it from the pan onto a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
  10. Prepare and Drizzle Glaze: Whisk together the confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth to create a sweet glaze. Drizzle this evenly over the cooled bread for a finishing touch.

Notes

  • Ensure eggs and cream cheese are at room temperature for smooth mixing and better texture.
  • Do not overmix batter to keep the bread tender and moist.
  • Check the bread near the 50-minute mark to avoid overbaking.
  • For extra flavor, you can toast the walnuts lightly before adding.
  • Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/pumpkin-swirl-bread-recipe/