Description
This delicious lemon cream cheese bread is a delightful treat with a rich flavor and moist texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in the granulated sugar, followed by the eggs, one at a time. Beat until well blended.
- Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Avoid over-mixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for easier mixing.
- This bread can be served plain or topped with a glaze for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg