Pumpkin Bread with a swirl of spiced cream cheese
Looking for a fresh twist on classic pumpkin bread? This version features a thick, spiced cream cheese swirl that pairs perfectly with moist pumpkin loaf. It’s simple to prepare and has become a family favorite—rich, creamy, and full of warm fall spices. Give your usual pumpkin bread a delicious upgrade with this cream cheese-studded recipe.
Although the swirl makes it feel special, the process is straightforward. Work step by step and you’ll end up with a beautiful loaf—perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. The best moment is slicing into it to reveal the creamy layer, but the real joy is eating it warm with a cup of coffee.
What Are The Ingredients In Pumpkin Bread With Spiced Cream Cheese Swirl?
For the bread:
- Sugar
- Brown sugar
- Pumpkin puree
- Applesauce
- Vanilla
- Cinnamon
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Ground nutmeg
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Salt
For the spiced cream cheese swirl layer:
- Cream cheese
- Egg
- Sugar
- Flour
- Pumpkin pie spice
How To Make Pumpkin Bread With Cream Cheese Filling
For the pumpkin bread:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by spraying with cooking spray and dusting lightly with flour.
- In a large bowl, mix together the sugars, pumpkin puree, applesauce, vanilla, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and nutmeg until smooth. Gently fold in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt with a spatula until just combined—do not overmix. Set the batter aside.
For the cream cheese swirl:
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the egg, sugar, flour, and pumpkin pie spice until well combined and smooth.
- Pour half to two-thirds of the pumpkin batter into the prepared loaf pan. Carefully spoon the cream cheese mixture over the batter and spread gently to an even layer. Top with the remaining pumpkin batter and smooth the surface.
- Bake at 350°F for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (a few moist crumbs from the cream cheese are fine).
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
How Do You Know When Pumpkin Bread Is Done?
Pumpkin bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. Check near the center and, if needed, bake a few extra minutes while checking regularly to avoid overbaking.
What Can You Add To Pumpkin Bread?
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup chopped dates
Do You Have To Refrigerate Desserts With Cream Cheese?
Because this recipe includes a substantial cream cheese layer, it’s best to refrigerate leftovers after the loaf has cooled. Wrapped tightly, it will keep for several days in the fridge.
Pumpkin Bread with Spiced Cream Cheese Swirl
Dessert
1
5×9 inch loaf
Kami | NoBiggie.net
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree (about a 15oz can)
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Spiced Cream Cheese Swirl Layer
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Prep a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and a light dusting of flour.
- In a large bowl, mix the sugars, pumpkin puree, applesauce, vanilla, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and nutmeg until smooth. Fold in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix. Set aside.
Cream Cheese Swirl:
- Beat the cream cheese, egg, sugar, flour, and pumpkin pie spice together until smooth.
- Pour 1/2 to 2/3 of the pumpkin batter into the prepared pan. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the batter and spread gently. Top with the remaining batter and smooth.
- Bake at 350°F for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
I hope you enjoy this recipe!
Looking for more pumpkin ideas? Try adding nuts, raisins, or dates to the batter for extra texture and flavor. If you prepare this loaf, refrigerate leftovers to keep the cream cheese layer fresh.
