Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bread
Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bread – This is undeniably one of the favorites. Whether for breakfast or snacks, you will definitely want a second slice. Try to make it on your own now!

Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bread
It’s fall and it is just the right time for pumpkin bread. Infuse a little tweak the presence of cream cheese.
Being a baker, I would always love to play with my recipes. I tried making banana bread or muffin, lime cupcakes, and I always wanted to try to use pumpkin. Finally, with this recipe, it came true.
This recipe makes bread that is soft, fluffy, and rich in flavor. In addition, the cream cheese layer and presence of walnuts just make the bread even the best. Follow the succeeding paragraphs and discover how you can make your own cream cheese pumpkin bread.
Tools You’ll Need
Well, this recipe does not require so much. All of the equipment you need is usually found readily in your kitchen. The following are what you need:
- Loaf Pan – is usually used to shape the bread while it rises during baking.
- Bowls – (small, medium, and large) are used for mixing containers.
- Measuring Cups or Spoons – are used to measure the volume or bulk of the ingredients to ensure the right amount is needed.
Ingredients You’ll Prepare
Before you can begin making the bread, you have to prepare the following ingredients:
- cream cheese;
- granulated sugar;
- all-purpose flour;
- eggs;
- Vanilla;
- orange zest;
- baking soda;
- salt;
- pumpkin spice;
- pumpkin puree;
- vegetable oil;
- chopped walnuts; and
- on-stick baking spray
By all means, you will need the specific measurements of the ingredients, please see the recipe card below.
Amount of Time You’ll Spend
In every task we do, there must be time management, right? So, we provided you with the estimated time to complete our Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bread recipe.
First, for the preparation of the ingredients, you will consume an estimated time of eight (8) minutes. Then, for the baking time, you will spend about 75 to 85 minutes.
In the event that you will need to do something else, you now have an approximate time to spend making this good recipe.
Steps to Make the Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bread
Here are the five simple steps to make the procedure come to a success:
Step One: First preheat the oven. Next, add the following in a bowl: cream cheese, sugar, flour, and egg. Then, blend them until they are smooth.
Step Two: Sift the remaining flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice.
Step Three: In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, and sugar.
Step Four: Add the sifted dry ingredients to the puree mixture and fold with a rubber spatula or
wooden spoon. In the same way, pour half of the mixture into the bottom of a greased loaf pan. After that, pour the cream cheese mixture on top. Lastly, add the remaining pumpkin mixture on top.
Step Five: Bake at 325 for 65-75 mins or until a skewer comes out clean. Then, allow to sit and cool for at least 15 mins.

Storage of the Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bread
To ensure the freshness of the pumpkin bread, you need to refrigerate it in an air-tight container.
To sum it up, this recipe would not require you a lot of effort. The only thing that would take time is the baking process. But generally, it is worth the wait. Enjoy your bread!

Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bread
Equipment
- Loaf pan
- Large bowl
- Medium bowl
- Small bowl
- Measuring cups & spoons
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar divided
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour divided
- 3 eggs divided
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- Non-stick baking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325
- Add cream cheese, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tbsp flour, 1 egg to a bowl and blend until smooth.
- Sift the remaining flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice
- Whisk together pumpkin puree, oil, 2 eggs, 1 3/4 cup sugar in a large bowl.
- Add the sifted dry ingredients to the puree mixture and fold with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon.
- Pour half of the mixture into the bottom of a greased loaf pan.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture on top.
- Add the remaining pumpkin mixture on top.
- Bake at 325 for 65-75 mins or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Allow to sit and cool for at least 15 mins.
- Refrigerate in an air-tight container.