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A freshly baked loaf of cream cheese-filled pumpkin bread, sliced to reveal its creamy center, placed on a rustic wooden board with autumn leaves and cinnamon sticks nearby.

Cream Cheese Filled Pumpkin Bread

This Cream Cheese Filled Pumpkin Bread is a deliciously moist, spiced pumpkin loaf with a rich, creamy cheesecake-like center. Perfect for cozy fall mornings, holiday gatherings, or as a sweet treat with coffee
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowls (large and medium)
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack for cooling

Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkin Bread:

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Pan

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2: Make the Pumpkin Batter

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Gradually combine the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed. (Do not overmix to keep the bread soft!)

Step 3: Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling

  • In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Step 4: Layer the Batter and Filling

  • Pour half of the pumpkin batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth it out.
  • Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture over the batter.
  • Pour the remaining pumpkin batter on top and smooth it gently.

Step 5: Bake to Perfection

  • Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Pro Tips for the Best Pumpkin Bread

✔️ Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter and filling.
✔️ Don’t overmix the batter to keep the bread light and fluffy.
✔️ Layer the filling carefully to prevent it from sinking.
✔️ Let the bread cool completely before slicing for the best texture.
Keyword Cream Cheese Filled Pumpkin Bread