Pumpkin Caramel Loaf with Caramel Pumpkin Butter

Preheat an oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a 10-by-8-inch (25-by-20-cm) loaf pan.

To make the pumpkin layer, in a bowl, whisk together 8 Tbs. (1 stick) (4 oz./125 g) of the butter, the water and 2 of the eggs until combined. Using a rubber spatula, fold in 2 packages of the pumpkin quick bread mix. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

To make the caramel layer, in another bowl, whisk together the remaining 8 Tbs. (1 stick) (4 oz./125 g) butter, the milk and the remaining 2 eggs until combined. Using a rubber spatula, fold in 2 packages of the caramel quick bread mix. Pour the batter over the pumpkin layer in the pan. Using a table knife, swirl the batters together as desired.

Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool for 20 minutes, then turn the loaf out onto the rack. Serve warm or at room temperature with the caramel pumpkin butter alongside. Serves 12.

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