Description
This moist and tangy Lemon Cream Cheese Bread combines the bright flavors of fresh lemon with a rich cream cheese swirl. It’s a perfect treat for dessert or as a refreshing snack with a cup of tea or coffee. The soft, fluffy texture paired with the creamy, sweetened cheese makes every slice delightful.
Ingredients
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For the Bread:
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 8 oz sour cream
- ½ cup canola oil
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups flour
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Cream Cheese Swirl:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix sugar, eggs, sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, and canola oil until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix the Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined.
- Cream Cheese Swirl: In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Assemble: Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan, swirl in half of the cream cheese mixture. Repeat with the remaining batter and cream cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 65-70 minutes. Cover with foil if the top starts to brown too quickly.
- Cool: Let the bread cool completely before slicing to set the cream cheese.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add a little more lemon zest to the batter.
- Store the bread at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- If using low-fat cream cheese, the texture may be slightly different.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65-70 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Delicious Lemon Cream Cheese Bread Recipe