Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread: The Best Homemade Fall Treat
Enjoy the deliciously moist and spiced flavor of pumpkin combined with creamy cheese in this perfect fall treat.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, cream cheese, sugar, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until just combined.
- If using, fold in the chopped nuts.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For an extra touch, top with a cream cheese glaze after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread, Fall Baking, Homemade Bread