Description
Indulgent caramel cream cheese bread brings together rich, velvety flavors that dance across your palate with surprising elegance. Creamy layers and sweet caramel notes create a memorable slice perfect for breakfast or afternoon comfort.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Leavening and Binding Agents:
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate cream cheese into the butter-sugar mixture, blending until smooth and well combined.
- Whisk eggs individually into the mixture, ensuring each is fully integrated before adding the next.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract and caramel sauce, stirring until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt to eliminate potential lumps.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk to maintain a consistent texture.
- Mix the batter until just combined, being careful not to overmix, which could result in a dense bread.
- Pour the prepared batter into the greased loaf pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly.
- Drizzle additional caramel sauce on top of the batter in a decorative swirl pattern.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Once completely cooled, slice and serve, optionally garnishing with an extra drizzle of caramel sauce.
Notes
- Prevent overmixing by stirring the batter gently and stopping as soon as dry ingredients are incorporated to maintain a light, tender crumb.
- Soften cream cheese and butter at room temperature beforehand for smoother blending and better ingredient integration.
- Customize the recipe by swapping caramel sauce with chocolate, maple, or fruit compote for different flavor variations.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with a blend of almond and gluten-free flour mix, ensuring the same delicate texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 353
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 67 mg