Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Bread Batter:
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1 large egg
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1 cup pumpkin puree
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½ cup packed light brown sugar
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup melted coconut oil (canola or vegetable oil works too)
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¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
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2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract (Alcohol-Free)
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2 teaspoons cinnamon
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1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
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½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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Pinch of salt (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
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1 large egg
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4 ounces softened cream cheese
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
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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.
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Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Fold gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Pour two-thirds of the pumpkin batter into the prepared pan and smooth it out.
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In another bowl, whisk the cream cheese, egg, granulated sugar, and flour until creamy.
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Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the first layer of batter. Spread gently with a spatula.
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Add the remaining pumpkin batter on top, spreading it carefully to cover the filling.
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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).
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Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
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Serve plain or with a drizzle of honey, cinnamon sugar butter, or vanilla glaze if desired.
Notes
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Don’t overbake; the cream cheese layer will stay slightly soft.
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For muffins, reduce the baking time to 20–25 minutes.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container. Refrigerate or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 48 minutes