My New Favorite Fall Treat (And Honestly… I’ll Be Making It All Year!)

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup caramel topping (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the pans and oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour two standard 9×5-inch loaf pans (or line them with parchment paper for easy removal).

Step 2: Cream the butter, cream cheese, and sugar
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese, and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy — about 2–3 minutes. This step is important for creating that rich, tender crumb.

Step 3: Add the eggs and vanilla
Crack in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4: Mix the dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5: Combine the wet and dry

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