Description
Indulge in the delightful tangy flavor of this Irresistible Lemon Cream Cheese Bread. A moist and tender loaf with a luscious cream cheese and lemon zest swirl, topped with a sweet lemon glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat any time of day!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and sour cream until combined.
- Combine and Bake: Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing just until incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Glaze: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bread before serving.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add 1 teaspoon lemon extract to the batter.
- You can swap sour cream for Greek yogurt for a tangier taste.
- Store bread wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
