Looking for a dessert bread that’s quick, easy, and tastes like it came straight from a bakery window? This Caramel Cream Cheese Bread is all that and more. Rich, buttery, cinnamon-kissed, and laced with ribbons of gooey caramel, this bread is just the right balance of sweet and creamy. It’s a comfort-food kind of bake that fills your kitchen with the warmest, most irresistible aroma.
And the best part? It’s called quick bread for a reason—because it comes together fast! The hardest part is waiting for it to bake while your house starts to smell like heaven. 😍
Whether you’re making it for brunch, dessert, or a midday treat with coffee, this one’s going to be on repeat. So, let’s get to baking!
🍞 Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 (8 oz.) block cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup caramel topping (plus extra for drizzling, if you like)
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ tsp cinnamon
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
🛠 What You’ll Need
- Two 9×5-inch loaf pans
- Hand or stand mixer
- Large mixing bowls
- Spatula or whisk
- Toothpick (for doneness test)
Caramel Cream Cheese Bread
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or hand whisk
- 9×5-inch loaf pans (2)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Toothpick
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup caramel topping
- 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1.5 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF and grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans with butter or non-stick spray.
- Cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar in a large bowl. Beat in eggs and vanilla one at a time until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.
- Pour ¼ of the batter into each prepared loaf pan. Spoon ¼ cup of caramel topping over each and gently swirl without touching edges.
- Add remaining batter evenly to each pan, covering the caramel layers.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool in pans before slicing and serving.
Notes
Nutrition
👩🍳 How to Make Caramel Cream Cheese Bread
1. Preheat & Prep
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans with butter or non-stick spray.
2. Cream the Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl or using a stand mixer, beat together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
3. Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.
4. Combine Wet and Dry
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Don’t overmix—this is a quick bread, not a pound cake!
5. Layer with Caramel
Pour ¼ of the batter into each prepared loaf pan.
Spoon ¼ cup of caramel topping over the batter in each pan and swirl gently with a knife or skewer—just enough to ripple it through without touching the edges.
Top with remaining batter in each pan, smoothing the tops.
6. Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool & Serve
Let the loaves cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Drizzle with a little extra caramel if you’re feeling indulgent.
Slice, serve, and try not to eat the whole loaf in one sitting—no promises though! 😉
💡 Tips & Variations
- Want extra crunch? Add a handful of chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter.
- Make it salted caramel – just add a pinch of sea salt to the caramel topping.
- Try it warm – a slice toasted with a pat of butter is next-level.
- No loaf pans? Use a 9×13 baking dish and reduce the bake time slightly.
🧊 Storage Instructions
- Room temp: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Fridge: Keeps for up to a week—just warm it up before serving.
- Freezer: Wrap slices individually and freeze for up to 2 months.
🥄 Serving Ideas
- With a scoop of vanilla ice cream
- Toasted with a drizzle of caramel and sprinkle of cinnamon
- Alongside your morning coffee
- As a sweet gift wrapped in parchment and tied with a bow
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Final Thoughts
This Caramel Cream Cheese Bread is one of those recipes that feels fancy but comes together in minutes. It’s soft, rich, swirled with buttery caramel, and has just the right touch of cinnamon spice to make it taste like autumn in a loaf pan—but it’s perfect year-round.
So whether you’re baking for a crowd or just treating yourself (you deserve it), give this one a try. It might just become your new go-to dessert bread. 💛
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