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Cream Cheese-Filled Pumpkin Bread

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This Cream Cheese-Filled Pumpkin Bread combines the rich flavor of spiced pumpkin with a smooth, creamy center. It’s soft, moist, and perfect for fall mornings or festive gatherings. The balance of warm spices and tangy cream cheese makes every slice taste like a cozy dessert.

  • Total Time: 58 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 10 slices) 1x

Ingredients

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For the Pumpkin Bread Batter:

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree

  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil (canola or vegetable oil works too)

  • ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract (Alcohol-Free)

  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • Pinch of salt (optional)

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 1 large egg

  • 4 ounces softened cream cheese

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, pumpkin puree, both sugars, melted coconut oil, sour cream, Vanilla Extract (Alcohol-Free), cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and nutmeg until smooth.

  • Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Fold gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

  • Pour two-thirds of the pumpkin batter into the prepared pan and smooth it out.

  • In another bowl, whisk the cream cheese, egg, granulated sugar, and flour until creamy.

  • Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the first layer of batter. Spread gently with a spatula.

  • Add the remaining pumpkin batter on top, spreading it carefully to cover the filling.

  • Bake for about 48 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean (some moisture from the cream cheese is normal).

  • Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

  • Serve plain or with a drizzle of honey, cinnamon sugar butter, or vanilla glaze if desired.

Notes

  • Don’t overbake; the cream cheese layer will stay slightly soft.

  • For muffins, reduce the baking time to 20–25 minutes.

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container. Refrigerate or freeze for longer storage.

  • Author: Layla
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 48 minutes