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The Best Pumpkin Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Lea
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

This Best Pumpkin Bread recipe features moist and flavorful pumpkin bread with a creamy sweet cream cheese filling swirled inside. Perfect for fall or any time you crave a comforting, spiced treat. The recipe includes warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and a surprise layer of rich cream cheese that makes every bite deliciously decadent.

Ingredients

For the Cream Cheese Filling

  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Pumpkin Bread Batter

  • 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup semi-sweet dark chocolate chips
  • 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Use a blender or mixer to blend these ingredients together until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  2. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9x4 inch loaf pans to prevent sticking.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups sugar, 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until evenly combined.
  4. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, 4 eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Use a mixer to blend all wet ingredients until smooth and fully incorporated.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the large bowl with the dry ingredients. Blend or mix well until the batter is smooth and homogeneous.
  6. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the 1/3 cup of semi-sweet dark chocolate chips gently with a spoon to distribute evenly throughout the batter.
  7. Layer Batter and Filling: Pour about one quarter of the pumpkin batter evenly into each of the two prepared loaf pans. Spoon equal amounts of the cream cheese filling on top of the batter in each pan, spreading it out evenly. Then cover the cream cheese layer with the remaining batter, dividing it equally between both pans.
  8. Bake: Place the loaf pans in the preheated oven and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the bread—if it comes out clean, the bread is done.
  9. Cool and Serve: Remove the pans from the oven and let the pumpkin bread cool for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving. This helps set the structure and enhances flavor.

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy blending.
  • You can substitute vegetable oil with canola oil or another mild-flavored oil if preferred.
  • Check the bread near 50 minutes to avoid overbaking, as ovens vary.
  • Use fresh spices for the best flavor; ground spices lose potency over time.
  • Chocolate chips add a nice contrast, but you can omit or substitute with nuts if desired.
  • This bread keeps well stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes to 1 hour
  • Category: Baked Goods
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipesbylea.com/the-best-pumpkin-bread-recipe/