# Ingredient list:
→ Pumpkin Loaf
01 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
11 - 2 large eggs
12 - 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
13 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
14 - 1/4 cup milk
15 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Cheesecake Swirl
16 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
17 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
18 - 1 large egg
19 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Churro Topping
20 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
21 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
22 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, ensuring an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger until evenly combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
05 - In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese with granulated sugar using an electric mixer until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract; continue beating until creamy.
06 - Pour half of the pumpkin batter into the prepared pan. Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the batter and gently swirl with a knife. Top with the remaining pumpkin batter and smooth the surface.
07 - Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Brush melted butter evenly over the loaf, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar blend on top.
08 - Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean with a few moist crumbs, avoiding overbaking.
09 - Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Cool completely before slicing for best texture.
