PUMPKIN SWIRL BREAD

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This combination of pumpkin, nuts and dates makes a delicious, golden pumpkin cream cheese bread. The surprise inside-a rich creamy swirl-is like a luscious layer of cheesecake in each slice. -Cindy May, Troy, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 3 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 27

CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon whole milk
PUMPKIN BREAD:
3 cups sugar
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
4 large eggs
1 cup canola oil
1 cup water
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped dates
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
Additional chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour three 8x4-in. loaf pans. In a small bowl, beat filling ingredients until smooth., In a large bowl, beat sugar, pumpkin, eggs, oil and water until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, pie spice, soda, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, nutmeg and cloves; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture. Stir in walnuts, raisins and dates., Pour half of the batter into prepared pans, dividing evenly. Spoon filling over batter. Cover filling completely with remaining batter., Bake until a toothpick inserted in bread portion comes out clean, 65-70 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Wrap in foil; refrigerate until serving., Just before serving, if desired, in a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to reach a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over bread; sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Hannah Wynne
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I made this bread for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the pumpkin swirl and the bread was gone in no time.


Lee Min-ho
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This bread is perfect for fall! The pumpkin swirl is so festive and the bread is so moist and flavorful.


BV Udharshan
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin bread, but this one was really good! The pumpkin swirl was a nice touch and the bread was really moist.


Tomisin Ogunjobi
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This was the best pumpkin bread I've ever had! The pumpkin swirl was so flavorful and the bread was so moist.


Sajjad Khatti
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This bread is amazing! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfect.


margaret githinji
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I love this bread! It's so moist and flavorful. The pumpkin swirl is a great addition.


Nkosaithi Logan
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This bread was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Ron Cuzzort
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I made this bread for my family and they loved it! The pumpkin swirl was a big hit and the bread was gone in no time.


Luqman Hassan
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This bread is so good! I love the pumpkin swirl and the bread is so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Nasim Hasan
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Just made this bread and it is delicious! The pumpkin swirl is a great addition and makes the bread moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Dileepa Dolawatte
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I've made this pumpkin swirl bread several times now, and it always turns out great. It's a really easy recipe to follow, and the bread is always moist and delicious. I love the pumpkin swirl - it adds a nice touch of sweetness and flavor.


Bryen Farley
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This pumpkin swirl bread was a hit at my Thanksgiving gathering. The flavors of pumpkin and cinnamon swirled together perfectly, and the bread was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again!