Description
Lemon Cream Cheese Bread is a refreshing quick bread that combines the tangy brightness of lemon with the creamy richness of cream cheese. Each slice offers a delightful balance of flavors, making it perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying, this bread will quickly become a beloved favorite among family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (freshly grated)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and cream cheese until smooth. Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg