Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Cake
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Cake is the quintessential autumn dessert that captures the essence of fall in every bite. This moist pumpkin cake, swirled with rich cream cheese, brings together warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg for a comforting and delightful treat. Perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings at home, this cake not only tastes heavenly but also fills your kitchen with an inviting aroma that beckons everyone to indulge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt or standard cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with a bit of sugar until smooth.
- Layer half of the pumpkin batter in the prepared pan, dollop cream cheese mixture on top, then add remaining batter. Swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: <0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg