Description
Lemon Cream Cheese Bread is a tender, moist loaf with a zesty lemon flavor and a rich cream cheese swirl. Perfect for a sweet breakfast treat or a delightful snack.
Ingredients
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For the Bread:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
For the Cream Cheese Swirl:
- 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan:
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Make the Bread Batter:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Mix in the sour cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Swirl:
- In a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Assemble the Bread:
- Pour half of the bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Dollop half of the cream cheese mixture over the batter and swirl gently with a knife.
- Add the remaining bread batter on top, and dollop the rest of the cream cheese mixture over the top. Swirl again to create a marbled effect.
- Bake:
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve:
- Slice and enjoy as a delicious treat for breakfast or with your favorite tea.
Notes
- For an extra lemony kick, you can drizzle a simple lemon glaze over the cooled bread.
- Ensure the cream cheese is well-softened to avoid lumps in the swirl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 270
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 13g