Pumpkin Bread – 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour – 2 tsp. cinnamon – 1/2 tsp. cloves – 1/2 tsp. nutmeg – 1 tsp. baking soda – 1/2 tsp. salt – 1 cup pumpkin puree – 2 eggs – 1/2 cup vegetable oil (you can also use unflavored coconut oil) – 1/2 cup granulated sugar – 1/2 cup brown sugar – 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Filling: – 4 oz. cream cheese, room temperature – 1/4 cup granulated sugar – 1 egg yolk – 1 tsp. vanilla extract
To a large mixing bowl combine the wet ingredients; pumpkin, eggs, oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla. Whisk together until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. You can use a hand mixer, a stand mixer or a large whisk.