If you love a sweet treat that feels indulgent yet comforting, this Caramel Cream Cheese Bread is it. Moist, rich, and swirled with ribbons of gooey caramel, this quick bread is perfect for special mornings, family gatherings, or an after-dinner dessert. Every slice is soft, buttery, and layered with just the right amount of sweetness.
Caramel Cream Cheese Bread
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Flour | 2 cups |
| Sugar | 1 ½ cups |
| Unsalted butter, room temperature | 1 cup (2 sticks) |
| Cream cheese, room temperature | 1 (8 oz) package |
| Eggs, room temperature | 4 |
| Caramel topping | ½ cup |
| Vanilla extract | 1 ½ teaspoons |
| Cinnamon | 1 ½ teaspoons |
| Baking soda | 1 ½ teaspoons |
| Salt | ½ teaspoon |
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven & Prep Pans: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans with butter or non-stick spray.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, beat together butter, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Slowly stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Layer Batter & Caramel: Pour one-quarter of the batter into each loaf pan. Add about 1/4 cup caramel topping over the batter in each pan, swirling gently with a knife (avoid the edges). Cover with remaining batter.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve: Let loaves cool in the pans before slicing. Serve and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
This Caramel Cream Cheese Bread is sweet, moist, and absolutely decadent—perfect with coffee in the morning or as a crowd-pleasing dessert.