Description
Indulgent lemon cream cheese bread brings sunshine to your kitchen with zesty citrus and rich cream cheese swirls. Delicate crumb and tangy flavor promise a delightful slice of comfort that will brighten your day.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sour cream
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and coating a 9×5-inch loaf pan with grease.
- Whip butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes airy and pale.
- Incorporate eggs individually, then fold in sour cream, milk, fragrant lemon zest, and tangy lemon juice.
- Separately combine dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until just integrated without overmixing.
- Transfer half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, creating an even base layer.
- Craft a luxurious cream cheese filling by blending cream cheese, sugar, egg, and lemon juice until silky smooth.
- Delicately spread the cream cheese mixture across the initial batter layer.
- Carefully cover the cream cheese layer with remaining batter, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center.
- Remove from oven and allow bread to cool completely before slicing to maintain structural integrity.
Notes
- Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a tough, dense bread; mix just until ingredients are combined.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend and add xanthan gum for better structure.
- Boost lemon flavor by adding a lemon glaze made with powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice after cooling the bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 376 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 92 mg