Description
This Keto Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Filling is a moist, flavorful low-carb treat perfect for fall or any time you crave a sweet, grain-free dessert. Made with almond and coconut flour, pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a luscious cream cheese layer, this bread is ideal for those following a ketogenic or low-carb lifestyle. It bakes up golden and tender with a rich, tangy cream cheese swirl that complements the pumpkin and spice beautifully.
Ingredients
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Bread Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup erythritol or keto-friendly sweetener
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup erythritol or keto-friendly sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Make Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup erythritol, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Set aside for layering.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, 1/2 cup erythritol, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt to evenly distribute all dry components.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, eggs, melted coconut oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until well blended.
- Form Batter: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a thick, uniform batter forms.
- Layer Batter and Filling: Pour half of the pumpkin batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly. Then, carefully spread the cream cheese filling over the pumpkin batter layer.
- Top with Remaining Batter: Spoon the remaining pumpkin batter over the cream cheese layer and spread gently to cover the filling completely.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the bread is fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and enjoying.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to ensure a smooth filling without lumps.
- If using a different sweetener, ensure it measures equally to erythritol or adjust to taste.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to prevent it from crumbling.
- This bread can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.
- If you prefer, you can add chopped nuts or sugar-free chocolate chips to the batter for extra texture.
