Description
A moist pumpkin quick bread featuring a decadent cinnamon-sugar swirl and topped with a velvety cream cheese glaze. The ultimate autumn comfort bake.
Ingredients
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- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp melted butter (for swirl)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for swirl)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (for swirl)
- 4 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Mix melted butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1 tbsp cinnamon in a small bowl for the swirl.
- Whisk pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, salt, and 1 tsp cinnamon until just combined.
- Pour half the batter into the pan, spread the cinnamon swirl on top, then cover with the remaining batter and swirl again.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 20 minutes, then whisk cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk together to glaze the top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American