Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of lemon and cream cheese with this moist and tangy Lemon Cream Cheese Bread. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
For the glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Combine ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, alternating and mixing until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make the glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice, then drizzle over cooled bread.
Notes
- Enhance lemon flavor with a few drops of lemon extract or additional zest.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
