Description
Lemon cream cheese bread is a moist, tangy quick bread that combines the refreshing taste of lemon with the rich creaminess of cream cheese. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, this versatile bread is easy to make and always a hit.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Lemon and Cream Cheese
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Prepping the Ingredients
- Zest and juice the lemons.
- Soften the cream cheese.
- Mixing the Batter
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs, sour cream, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix in lemon zest and juice.
- Combine All: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the softened cream cheese.
- Baking and Cooling
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and pour in the batter. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense loaf.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250 per slice
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg