Caramel Cream Cheese Bread

Here’s a delicious recipe for Caramel Cream Cheese Bread:

Ingredients:

For the Bread:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour cream

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Caramel Sauce:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

2. Make the Cream Cheese Filling:

1. In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.

3. Prepare the Caramel Sauce:

1. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Stir in brown sugar and cook, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved.
3. Add milk and vanilla extract, stirring until the mixture comes to a gentle boil. Remove from heat.

4. Make the Bread Batter:

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.

5. Assemble the Bread:

1. Pour half of the bread batter into the prepared loaf pan.
2. Spoon the cream cheese filling over the batter, spreading it evenly.
3. Pour the remaining batter over the cream cheese filling.

6. Swirl and Bake:

1. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese filling into the batter.
2. Bake in the preheated oven for about 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Apply Caramel Sauce:

1. While the bread is still warm, poke several holes into the top with a skewer.
2. Pour the warm caramel sauce over the bread, allowing it to soak in.

8. Cool and Serve:

1. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
2. Slice and serve your delicious Caramel Cream Cheese Bread!

This bread is a delightful combination of moist bread, rich cream cheese filling, and sweet caramel sauce. Enjoy it as a treat for breakfast or dessert!