Pumpkin Swirl Bread

Recipe View 5 mins Prepare the Cream Cheese Swirl: In a medium bowl, blend together the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 beaten egg until smooth and creamy. Set aside. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, baking soda, salt, and spices until well combined. Set aside. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, melted butter, beaten egg, and water. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Create the Batter: Add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, mixing just until moistened. Be careful not to overmix. Reserve 2 cups of the pumpkin batter. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 7 mins Assemble the Loaf: Pour the remaining pumpkin batter into a greased and floured 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pumpkin batter, and then top with the reserved pumpkin batter. (7 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Swirl the Batter: Using a knife or skewer, cut through the batter several times in an S-shape to create a beautiful swirl effect. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs 10 mins Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 65-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (70 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)