Creamy Caramel Cheese Bread

I absolutely love it when fall comes around. This is the start of my joy of baking. The warmth from the oven, the delicious Autumn smells, like breads, pumpkin, gingerbread.

I love all those delightful scents wafting through my home. This creamy Caramel Cheese bread is one of my favorites to start the fall out with.

So do not misunderstand me, I have never really liked the flavor of cream cheese, but man oh man, do I love baking with it. Anything that involves cream cheese and it is on my list of must try recipes.

This recipe turned out so much better than I expected. Somehow, I could not wrap my head around the idea of caramel and cream cheese.

Frequently Asked Questions:

            Can I add fruit or vegetables to this loaf?

Again, I will not fib. I have tried this with pumpkin added, I have tossed in chopped apples, cranberries, nuts and more. And I have to say that although each different option that I tried was very good, I prefer this simple Caramel Cheese loaf the best.

            How do I store the loaf?

I usually have a stockpile of empty bread or roll bags, I will usually stick the loaf inside one and let it sit on the counter. However, when I make this loaf, it does not last anywhere near 24 hours. The best way to store any that is left after you serve it is to place it in a ziploc bag, airtight container and then into the refrigerator.

            Can I freeze this loaf?

I had to double the batch in order to find out the answer to this. Yes, you can! The bread has a very slight texture difference, however it is still utterly delicious.

What do you need to make Creamy Caramel Cheese Bread

            1 cup butter, softened, unsalted

            1 ½ cups sugar

            4 eggs at room temperature

            8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

            2 cups flour

            1 ½ tsp baking soda

            ½ tsp salt

            1 ½ tsp Vanilla extract

            1 ½ tsp cinnamon

            ½ cup caramel flavored topping

How to make Creamy Caramel Cheese Bread

FIRST STEP:

Preheat the oven to 350* and lightly grease two loaf pans

In a large bowl cream together the cream cheese, the butter and the sugar

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After it is creamed, add in the eggs one at a time, beating after each, then add in the vanilla

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SECOND STEP:

In a separate bowl add the dry ingredients and whisk together to combine

Gradually add in the dry ingredients to the moist ingredients and stir just until it is incorporated

Pour ¼ of the batter into each loaf pan

Spoon ¼ cup of the caramel topping onto the center and gently swirl with a knife, avoid touching the sides of the loaf pans

Pour another ¼ of the batter on top in each of the two loaf pans

THIRD STEP:

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when testing the center

Remove from the oven, allow to cool before removing from the pan and serving.

Enjoy!

YUM!