A cozy, moist spiced pumpkin bread swirled with tangy cheesecake and topped with crunchy pepitas. Perfect for fall mornings, brunch, or dessert.
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp cloves
¼ tsp ground ginger
1 cup pumpkin purée
2 large eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
½ tsp vanilla extract
Optional: Pepitas or chopped walnuts for topping
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5 loaf pan.
2. Mix cheesecake swirl ingredients until smooth.
3. In one bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
4. In another, whisk pumpkin purée, eggs, oil, sugars, and vanilla.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently.
6. Layer half the batter into the pan, add cheesecake mixture, swirl, and repeat.
7. Top with pepitas if desired.
8. Bake for 55–65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Do not overmix the batter just combine until moistened.
Use room temperature cream cheese for best swirl texture.
Freezes well wrap slices individually for easy grab-and-go mornings.
Serve warm with butter or whipped cream.
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