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Apple Butter Bread with Cream Cheese Swirls

Apple Butter Bread with Cream Cheese Swirls

  • Author: Samuel
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices) 1x
  • Diet: Plant-Based

Description

Apple Butter Bread with Cream Cheese Swirls is a cozy, comforting, and moist bread featuring the rich spiced sweetness of apple butter combined with luscious plant-based cream cheese swirls. This soft and flavorful bread is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or as a versatile snack any time of day. The recipe uses simple pantry staples and natural gelling agents for a tender texture and can be easily customized with your favorite spices, nuts, or dried fruits.

Ingredients

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For the Cream Cheese Mixture

  • 1 cup plant-based cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (natural)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (natural)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (natural)

For the Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon natural gelling agent
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (natural)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (natural)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup apple butter
  • 1 cup plant-based milk
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (natural)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: Combine plant-based cream cheese, brown sugar (natural), a little flour, ground cinnamon (natural), and nutmeg (natural) in a bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy to create the cream cheese swirl layer.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, natural gelling agent, cinnamon (natural), nutmeg (natural), and salt. This forms the bread’s spiced base.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir together apple butter, plant-based milk, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar (natural) in another bowl until smooth, keeping the bread moist and flavorful.
  4. Bring It All Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain tenderness. The batter will be thick but spreadable.
  5. Layer the Batter and Cream Cheese: Pour half of the batter into a greased loaf pan. Spoon half the cream cheese mixture on top and swirl gently with a skewer or knife. Add remaining batter and top with remaining cream cheese mixture, swirling again to create beautiful marble layers.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for smooth mixing and even baking.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
  • Use a skewer or thin knife in gentle circular motions for effective swirling.
  • Check doneness by toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  • Allow bread to cool fully in the pan before slicing to set the texture.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: apple butter bread, cream cheese swirls, plant-based bread, spiced bread, cozy bread, autumn bread

Find it online: https://quicktastykitchen.com/apple-butter-bread-with-cream-cheese-swirls/