Caramel Cream Cheese Bread

• Effortlessly Delicious: This aptly named quick bread lives up to its reputation. It requires minimal prep time and comes together in a flash, making it perfect for satisfying unexpected cravings or whipping up a last-minute treat.
• Flavor Explosion: The combination of creamy cheesecake, rich caramel swirls, and warm spices creates a flavor explosion in every bite. This bread is guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.
• Perfect for Sharing: This recipe yields two loaves, perfect for sharing with friends and family or enjoying throughout the week.

Ingredients:

• Creamy Base:
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• Sweet Swirls:
• ½ cup caramel topping
• Bread Builders:
• 2 cups flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Binding Power:
• 4 eggs, room temperature
• Flavor Boost:
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

1. Prepare to Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans with butter or non-stick cooking spray. This ensures the bread removes easily from the pans after baking.
2. Creamy Dream Team: In a large mixing bowl or using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy. This creaming process incorporates air into the batter, which helps the bread rise and become light and airy.
3. Egg Incorporation: One at a time, beat in the eggs and vanilla extract. Make sure to fully incorporate each egg before adding the next.
4. Dry Ingredients Unite: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. This ensures these dry ingredients are evenly distributed before adding them to the wet ingredients.
5. Building the Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix! Overmixing can lead to a dense bread.
6. Caramel Magic: Pour ¼ of the batter into each of the prepared greased loaf pans. Dollop ¼ cup of caramel topping on top of the batter in each pan. Using a knife or spoon, gently swirl the caramel into the batter, creating a marbled effect. Try to keep the caramel away from the edges of the pan to prevent excessive browning during baking.
7. Baking to Perfection: Gently pour the remaining batter on top of the caramel layers in each pan, ensuring the caramel swirls are evenly distributed throughout the bread. Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean.
8. Cool Down and Enjoy!: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool completely in the pans before slicing and serving. This allows the bread to set properly and ensures it retains its moist and delicious texture.
9. Slice and Savor! Once cool, slice the bread and enjoy! The combination of creamy cheesecake, sweet caramel swirls, and fluffy bread is simply irresistible.