Luscious Lemon Cream Cheese Bread

Luscious Lemon Cream Cheese Bread

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Here’s a recipe for Luscious Lemon Cream Cheese Bread that’s moist, tangy, and bursting with lemon flavor. The cream cheese swirl adds a rich, creamy texture that makes this bread irresistible!

Ingredients

For the Bread:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Swirl:

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Lemon Glaze (optional):

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. Make the Cream Cheese Swirl:

  1. In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.

3. Make the Bread Batter:

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Mix in the sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

4. Assemble the Bread:

  1. Pour half of the bread batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  2. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the batter and spread it evenly.
  3. Top with the remaining bread batter. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese into the batter.

5. Bake the Bread:

  1. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (avoiding the cream cheese swirl).
  2. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

6. Make the Lemon Glaze (optional):

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Add more lemon juice if needed to reach your desired consistency.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread.

7. Slice and Serve:

  1. Slice the bread and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Tips for Success:

  • Use room temperature ingredients for the best texture.
  • For a stronger lemon flavor, add an extra tablespoon of lemon zest to the batter.
  • Toast slices of the bread and spread with butter for an extra indulgent treat.

Enjoy this Luscious Lemon Cream Cheese Bread—it’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack!


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