Description

This is not just another pumpkin bread. This is the ultimate Pumpkin Spice Loaf, a masterpiece of fall baking that captures the essence of the iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte. It features an incredibly moist, spiced pumpkin cake, a surprise tunnel of tangy cream cheese filling, and a luscious white chocolate coffee glaze. This recipe is the perfect way to celebrate the season.

Ingredients

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For the Cream Cheese Filling

8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1 Large Egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract

For the Spiced Pumpkin Cake

1 stick (4 ounces) Unsalted Butter, melted
3 cups All-Purpose Flour
1 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon Ground Cloves
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 (15-ounce) can Canned Pumpkin Puree
1 1/4 cups Dark Brown Sugar, packed
1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
4 Large Eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Molasses

For the Coffee Glaze

3/4 cup (6 ounces) Good Quality White Chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup Whole Milk
2 tablespoons Instant Coffee or Espresso Powder
2 teaspoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

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Instructions

Preheat and Prep Pan: Position a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 350°F (175°C). Thoroughly coat a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick baking spray containing flour.
Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and nutmeg until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla and beat just until combined. Set aside.
Combine Dry Cake Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder, salt, and baking soda until well combined.
Mix Wet Cake Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Whisk in the eggs one at a time, followed by the melted butter, olive oil, and molasses until smooth.
Assemble the Loaf: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Pour about half the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Carefully spoon the cream cheese filling over the center, leaving a small border. Top with the remaining batter and spread gently to cover.
Bake and Cool: Bake for 65-75 minutes, until a wooden skewer inserted into the cake part comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 20 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Coffee Glaze: Place the chopped white chocolate in a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, warm the milk, then whisk in the instant coffee and cocoa powder until dissolved. Pour the hot milk mixture over the white chocolate and let it sit for 5 minutes, undisturbed. Whisk gently until smooth and glossy.
Glaze and Serve: Once the cake is completely cool, slowly pour the coffee glaze over the top. Let the glaze set for 20-30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Perfect Release: Using a baking spray that contains flour is highly recommended. It provides an extra layer of non-stick protection, ensuring your beautiful loaf releases from the pan perfectly.
Room Temp is Key: For a smooth, lump-free cream cheese filling, it’s crucial that your cream cheese and egg are at room temperature before mixing.
Don’t Overmix: When combining the wet and dry cake ingredients, fold them together only until the last streaks of flour disappear. Overmixing will lead to a dense, tough cake.
Cool Completely: The loaf must be 100% cool before you add the glaze. Glazing a warm cake will cause the glaze to melt and run right off.
Smooth Glaze Secret: When making the glaze, let the hot milk mixture sit on the white chocolate for a full 5 minutes before whisking. This allows the gentle, residual heat to melt the chocolate evenly for a perfectly smooth, glossy finish.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooling Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Category: Dessert, Cake, Loaf Cake
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 520 kcal
Sugar: 42 g
Sodium: 300 mg
Fat: 27 g
Saturated Fat: 11 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 65 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 8 g
Cholesterol: 110 mg