Simple Lemon Cream Cheese Bread
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Simple Lemon Cream Cheese Bread, a perfect balance of tangy and sweet. This moist, rich bread combines fresh lemons and velvety cream cheese for an irresistible treat. Ideal for brunch or as an afternoon snack, its bright aroma will fill your kitchen and bring joy to every occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: About 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- Zest and juice of 2 fresh lemons
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add cream cheese, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla; beat until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg