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Decadent Lemon Cream Cheese Bread

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  • Author: Mollyyeh
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (8-10 slices) 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Decadent Lemon Cream Cheese Bread is perfectly moist, tangy, and lightly sweet with a creamy swirl of cream cheese throughout. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or a teatime treat.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cream cheese layer)
  • 1 egg (for cream cheese layer)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the sour cream, milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  7. Pour half the lemon batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the batter, then top with the remaining lemon batter.
  8. Use a knife to gently swirl the cream cheese into the batter for a marbled effect.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • For extra lemon flavor, add more zest or a lemon glaze on top.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Make sure cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg