Description

Lemon Cream Cheese Bread combines the tangy freshness of lemon with a rich cream cheese swirl. This moist, tender loaf is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, offering a delicious balance of sweet and zesty flavors.

Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the 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. Set aside.
In a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and lemon juice until smooth.
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 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. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

For extra lemon flavor, increase the amount of lemon zest or add more lemon juice to both the bread batter and cream cheese swirl.
Add-ins like chopped nuts or berries can be added for extra texture and flavor.
If you prefer a sweeter loaf, drizzle a lemon glaze made of powdered sugar and lemon juice on top after it cools.
Use low-fat sour cream if desired for a lighter version.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Dessert, Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 250
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 45mg