Description
Delicious and moist Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread, perfect for fall baking. This spiced pumpkin loaf combines rich pumpkin puree with a hint of cinnamon, creating a flavorful and tender bread ideal for breakfast or an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 1.5 cups sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the sifted all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Stir all ingredients together to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, beat together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and sugar until the mixture becomes smooth and well blended.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, gently stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain a tender crumb.
- Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading evenly to the edges for uniform baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 50 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean when the bread is ready.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes to set. Then remove it from the pan and place on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use canned pumpkin puree for convenience or homemade fresh pumpkin puree for a more natural flavor.
- Ensure proper mixing by sifting flour and evenly blending spices for consistent taste.
- Do not overbake to keep the bread moist and tender.
- Feel free to add nuts, chocolate chips, or raisins to the batter for additional texture and flavor.
- Storage: Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of loaf)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pumpkin bread, pumpkin cream cheese bread, fall recipes, spiced bread, easy pumpkin bread
