maple cream cheese pumpkin bread
Maple cream cheese stuffed & cinnamon sugar topped pumpkin bread 🍞 This is rich & cozy, and the cinnamon sugar on top adds the perfect bit of crunch.
Ingredients:
— 3/4 cup butter, softened
— 1 cup brown sugar, packed
— 1 tsp vanilla
— 1 egg
— 1/2 of a 15 oz. can of pumpkin
— 1 cup flour
— 1/2 tsp baking soda
— 1/4 tsp baking powder
— 1/2 tbs pumpkin pie spice
— 4 tbs sugar and a pinch of cinnamon to top
Filling:
— 4 oz cream cheese
— 3 tbs maple syrup
— 1/2 tsp cinnamon
How to:
1. Beat butter and sugar until well combined.
2. Add in egg, vanilla, and pumpkin and beat again.
3. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and pumpkin pie spice and mix again.
4. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, syrup, and cinnamon until well combined.
5. Prepare a loaf pan with either parchment paper or nonstick spray.
6. Add a layer of pumpkin bread batter, and then add dollops of cream cheese. Add the rest of the batter on top and smooth to the edges.
7. Bake for 60-70 minutes until you can stick a toothpick in the center and it comes out clean (or with crumbs, not liquid).
Enjoy!
Note: if you’d like to use the full stick of cream cheese // can of pumpkin, you can easily double the recipe and make 2 loaves!
This maple cream cheese pumpkin bread recipe is perfect for autumn gatherings and has a deliciously moist texture that is enhanced by the rich cream cheese filling. The blend of spices like pumpkin pie spice brings out the warm flavors of fall, making it an ideal choice for seasonal celebrations. To elevate your baking, consider adding a handful of pecans or walnuts for added crunch. After baking, allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to ensure clean, beautiful pieces. You can also enhance the presentation by drizzling additional maple syrup on top or serving it warm with a dollop of whipped cream. Don't forget to double the recipe if you're looking to bake two loaves to share with family and friends. Perfect for a cozy afternoon treat or a delightful breakfast, this pumpkin bread is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Enjoy this fall-inspired creation with a cup of tea or coffee to complete the experience.
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