Description
Lemon Cream Cheese Bread is a moist, tangy loaf featuring bright lemon flavor swirled with a creamy, sweet cream cheese filling. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, it’s easy to bake and delightfully refreshing!
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Zest of 2 lemons
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1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
For the cream cheese swirl:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
2️⃣ Make cream cheese filling: In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
3️⃣ Prepare bread batter: In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4️⃣ In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and lemon zest.
5️⃣ Alternate adding dry ingredients and sour cream to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Stir in lemon juice.
6️⃣ Assemble loaf: Pour half the batter into the loaf pan. Dollop the cream cheese mixture over it, then pour remaining batter on top. Use a knife to gently swirl the cream cheese into the batter.
7️⃣ Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8️⃣ Cool and serve: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
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For extra zing, add a lemon glaze made with powdered sugar and lemon juice.
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Make sure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the swirl.
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Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 60 min