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Easy One-Pan Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Swirl

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A moist, one-pan pumpkin bread featuring a tangy cream cheese swirl, baked in a skillet for even heat distribution and a slightly crisp edge. This quick and easy dessert combines the flavors of pumpkin spice with rich cream cheese for a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240g) 100% pure pumpkin puree
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (for swirl)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for swirl)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch skillet with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and egg for 30 seconds until glossy. Stir in vanilla extract.
  3. Add pumpkin puree to the wet mixture and whisk until smooth.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet pumpkin mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon until smooth.
  7. Pour pumpkin batter into the greased skillet and spread evenly. Dollop the cream cheese mixture over the top.
  8. Use a butter knife or toothpick to gently swirl the cream cheese into the batter to create a marble pattern.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the bread cool in the skillet for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature to prevent the batter from seizing. Do not use pumpkin pie filling; use 100% pure pumpkin puree. For a gluten-free option, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, swap butter for coconut oil and use dairy-free cream cheese. The bread continues to cook slightly after removal from the oven, so avoid over-baking.

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Keywords: pumpkin bread, cream cheese swirl, one-pan recipe, skillet baking, fall dessert, easy baking, pumpkin spice

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