Moist and spiced pumpkin bread swirled with a sweet cream cheese filling, perfect for fall baking.

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2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1 cup pumpkin puree

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 large eggs

1 cup granulated sugar

For the cream cheese swirl:

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup sugar

1 egg yolk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan

2. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl

3. Whisk wet ingredients in a separate bowl

4. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently

5. Prepare cream cheese mixture by beating all swirl ingredients until smooth

6. Pour bread batter into prepared pan

7. Drop cream cheese mixture in dollops across the top

8. Use a knife to create a beautiful swirl pattern

9. Bake for 60-65 minutes

10. Cool completely before slicing

Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread moist.

Create a marbled effect by gently swirling the cream cheese mixture with a knife.

For best flavor, let the bread rest for several hours after cooling before slicing.