Description
This Pumpkin Pecan Bread with Orange Mascarpone Swirl is the ultimate fall treat! Moist and rich with the warm flavors of pumpkin and pecans, it’s elevated by a luscious swirl of sweet, citrusy mascarpone. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert, this bread will fill your home with the comforting aroma of autumn.
Ingredients
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For the Pumpkin Pecan Bread:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin filling
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
For the Orange Mascarpone Swirl:
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz mascarpone
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp grated orange peel
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and spray two 7″x3″ loaf pans with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the canned pumpkin, vegetable oil, and eggs. Stir in the sugar, salt, cinnamon, flour, baking soda, and chopped pecans until well mixed.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, mascarpone, sugar, flour, and orange peel until smooth. Add the egg and mix until just combined.
- Pour 1/4 of the pumpkin batter into each greased loaf pan. Spread 1/3 of the mascarpone mixture over the batter in each pan. Add the remaining pumpkin batter, then top with the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Using a butter knife, gently swirl the batter and filling together.
- Bake at 325°F for about 90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Notes
- Storage: Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Freezing: To freeze, wrap the cooled loaf in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag. It will keep for up to 3 months.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve with butter, cream cheese, or even a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 min
- Category: breakfast , Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of a loaf)
- Calories: 2807kcal
- Sugar: 211g
- Sodium: 1954mg
- Fat: 167g
- Saturated Fat: 50g
- Unsaturated Fat: 105g
- Trans Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 308g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 476mg