Caramel Cream Cheese Bread

Ingredients

For the Bread Batter

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Filling

• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Caramel Swirl

• 1/2 cup thick caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 tsp sea salt (optional for salted