Lemon Cream Cheese Bread
Lemon Cream Cheese Bread is a delightful loaf that marries the tangy freshness of lemon with the rich creaminess of cream cheese. This moist and fluffy bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, making it an all-time favorite. With its bright citrus aroma and luscious texture, you can enjoy it plain or toasted with butter. In less than an hour, you can treat yourself to this scrumptious baked good that brings a refreshing twist to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (fresh)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the cream cheese mixture until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cooling before removing from the pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg