Cream Cheese Spice Bread
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Cream Cheese Spice Bread, a moist and tender loaf richly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. This delightful recipe features a luscious cream cheese layer nestled within the bread, offering a tangy-sweet contrast to its warmly spiced crumb. Perfectly balanced with the sweetness of granulated and brown sugars, the batter is made extra indulgent with melted butter and vanilla. Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients, this bread comes together in just over an hour, making it an ideal treat for holiday brunches, afternoon tea, or a comforting snack. Serve it plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar for a simple yet elegant finish. Perfectly spiced and irresistibly creamy, this bread is a crowd-pleasing twist on classic sweet loaf recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup Milk
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 0.75 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter. Whisk until well mixed.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in the large bowl, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
In a separate small bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
Pour half of the bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the batter and spread it gently in an even layer. Top with the remaining bread batter and gently smooth the surface with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread (avoiding the cream cheese layer) comes out clean.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve plain or with a light dusting of powdered sugar on top. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4355 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 193.1 g | 248% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.2 g | 576% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 903 mg | 301% | |
| Sodium | 3098 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 607.5 g | 221% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 406.7 g | ||
| Protein | 61.4 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 787 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 1204 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
