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Delicious Lemon Cream Cheese Bread Recipe
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Delicious Lemon Cream Cheese Bread Recipe

This moist and tangy Lemon Cream Cheese Bread combines the bright flavors of fresh lemon with a rich cream cheese swirl. It’s a perfect treat for dessert or as a refreshing snack with a cup of tea or coffee. The soft, fluffy texture paired with the creamy, sweetened cheese makes every slice delightful.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 8 oz sour cream
  • ½ cup canola oil
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups flour
  • 2½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For the Cream Cheese Swirl:
  • 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix sugar, eggs, sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, and canola oil until smooth.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Mix the Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined.
  5. Cream Cheese Swirl: In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  6. Assemble: Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan, swirl in half of the cream cheese mixture. Repeat with the remaining batter and cream cheese.
  7. Bake: Bake for 65-70 minutes. Cover with foil if the top starts to brown too quickly.
  8. Cool: Let the bread cool completely before slicing to set the cream cheese.

Notes

  • For extra lemon flavor, add a little more lemon zest to the batter.
  • Store the bread at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • If using low-fat cream cheese, the texture may be slightly different.