Description
Indulge in the delightful citrus flavors of this Lemon Cream Cheese Bread. With a moist, tender crumb and a tangy cream cheese swirl, this easy-to-make quick bread is the perfect treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Combine Cream Cheese and Sour Cream: Add softened cream cheese and beat until smooth. Mix in the sour cream.
- Mix Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan, bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, consider drizzling a lemon glaze over the cooled bread.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
