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Creamy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread: 5-Step Cream Cheese Swirl

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A moist, dense, and rich pumpkin bread featuring a tangy cream cheese swirl and semi-sweet chocolate chips. This quick and easy recipe requires no mixer and comes together in under 30 minutes of active time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree (100% pure)
  • 1/2 cup Sugar (mix of brown and white)
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 2 Large Eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 8 oz Full-fat Cream Cheese (block, softened)
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar (for swirl)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (for swirl)
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts or Pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice until no lumps remain.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts (if using) gently.
  6. In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  7. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Dollop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture over the batter and spread slightly. Pour remaining batter on top.
  8. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese into the batter for a marbled effect.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cover with foil if top browns too quickly.
  10. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened but not melted for distinct swirls. Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough bread. Use 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pie filling. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, use dairy-free cream cheese and chocolate chips. For vegan, use flax eggs and vegan alternatives.

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