Description
Seasonal warmth meets sweet indulgence in this Pumpkin Pecan Bread with Orange Mascarpone Swirl, blending autumn’s rich flavors with creamy citrus notes. Nutty pecans and spiced pumpkin create a delightful harmony you’ll crave from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin filling
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Spices and Leavening:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 325°F and generously coating two 7″x3″ loaf pans with non-stick spray.
- Create the pumpkin batter by whisking together canned pumpkin, vegetable oil, and eggs until thoroughly incorporated.
- Gradually fold in granulated sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and roughly chopped pecans, mixing until a uniform consistency develops.
- Simultaneously craft the mascarpone swirl by blending softened cream cheese, mascarpone, sugar, flour, and fragrant orange zest until silky smooth.
- Incorporate a single egg into the mascarpone mixture, stirring minimally to maintain a delicate texture.
- Distribute approximately one-quarter of the pumpkin batter into each prepared loaf pan, creating an initial base layer.
- Carefully spread one-third of the mascarpone mixture over the initial pumpkin layer in each pan.
- Add the remaining pumpkin batter atop the mascarpone layer, ensuring even distribution.
- Crown each loaf with the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Use a butter knife to delicately marble and intertwine the two batters, creating elegant swirled patterns.
- Transfer the pans to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 90 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges clean.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pans for 10 minutes, facilitating easier removal and preventing structural breakdown.
- Serve either warm or at ambient temperature for optimal enjoyment of the complex flavor profile.
Notes
- Opt for fresh, high-quality pumpkin puree to enhance the bread’s natural flavor and ensure a rich, moist texture.
- Toast pecans briefly before chopping to intensify their nutty essence and add a delightful crunch to each slice.
- Gently swirl the mascarpone mixture to create beautiful marbled patterns without overmixing, which can disrupt the bread’s delicate structure.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a blend of almond and coconut flour, keeping the same measurement proportions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg