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Creamy Brown Butter Pumpkin Bread: Best Easy Recipe

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A rich, moist pumpkin bread featuring a nutty brown butter base and a tangy cream cheese swirl. This easy-to-make loaf delivers a dense, tender crumb that stays fresh for days.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (240g) pure pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (for swirl)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
  2. Melt butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat. Cook until amber-colored and nutty, then pour into a heat-safe bowl to cool for 10 minutes.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cardamom.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk cooled brown butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar vigorously for 2 minutes.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and pumpkin puree.
  6. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients using a rubber spatula until just combined.
  7. In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 egg yolk until smooth.
  8. Pour half the batter into the pan. Dollop cream cheese mixture on top and swirl gently. Top with remaining batter and swirl again.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  10. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use pure pumpkin puree, not pie filling. Ensure eggs are room temperature to prevent seizing. Do not overmix the batter. Brown butter can burn quickly, so watch it closely. The bread tastes even better on day two as flavors meld.

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Keywords: pumpkin bread, brown butter, cream cheese swirl, fall baking, quick bread, easy recipe, gluten-free option

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