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Lemon Cream Cheese Bread

Lemon Cream Cheese Bread

This Lemon Cream Cheese Bread is a delightful treat with a tangy lemon flavor and creamy center. Perfect for breakfast or dessert!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Lemon Bread
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, blend cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  6. Pour half of the lemon batter into the loaf pan. Add cream cheese mixture on top, then pour the remaining lemon batter over it. Swirl gently with a knife.
  7. Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

This bread is perfect served warm with a cup of tea. You can substitute the lemon with orange for a different citrus flavor.