Description
This Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread perfect for fall. Made with pumpkin puree, warm cinnamon, and a tender crumb, it’s a delightful treat that combines seasonal spices with a comforting texture. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this bread is easy to make and enjoyed by all ages.
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 and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan to prevent sticking, ensuring easy removal of the bread after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the sifted all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Stir to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large separate bowl, beat together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, sugar, and cinnamon until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing for a tender bread texture.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the prepared batter into the greased loaf pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
- Bake the Bread: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Bread: After baking, let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use canned or fresh pumpkin puree for best flavor and texture.
- Ensure not to overmix batter to avoid dense bread.
- You can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for variation.
- Store the bread in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- For a cream cheese swirl variation, prepare a cream cheese mixture to fold into the batter before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pumpkin bread, quick bread, fall baking, cinnamon pumpkin bread, moist bread
