Lemon Cream Cheese Bread: Irresistibly Moist and Zesty Delight
This Lemon Cream Cheese Bread is the perfect blend of zesty lemon and creamy richness, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add in the eggs, milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest, blending well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For an extra lemony flavor, you can add a lemon glaze on top.
- This bread pairs well with tea or coffee for a delightful afternoon snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Lemon Cream Cheese Bread, lemon bread, cream cheese bread, moist bread