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Easy 5-Ingredient Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Swirl

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A quick and easy pumpkin bread made with just 5 ingredients, featuring a tangy cream cheese swirl. Perfect for busy weeknights, school bake sales, or lazy Sunday mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray. For easy removal, line the pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, pumpkin puree, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  4. Pour half of the pumpkin batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the batter in dollops. Pour the remaining pumpkin batter on top. Use a butter knife or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese into the batter with 5-6 figure-eight motions.
  5. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with aluminum foil for the last 10 minutes.
  6. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift it out using the parchment paper and transfer to a wire rack. Cool completely (at least 1 hour) before slicing.

Notes

For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and let it soften at room temperature. Do not overmix the batter. Let the bread cool completely before slicing to avoid a crumbly texture. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Freezes well for up to 3 months.

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