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Delicious Lemon Cream Cheese Bread

Sally Thompson
Delicious Lemon Cream Cheese Bread is the perfect balance of rich, creamy, and bright citrus flavor. This easy recipe features moist lemon bread filled with a smooth cream cheese center and finished with a sweet lemon glaze. It’s ideal for breakfast ideas, brunch tables, easy dessert recipes, afternoon snacks, or cozy weekend baking. Every slice delivers a soft buttery texture with a refreshing lemon flavor that makes this homemade treat unforgettable.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 340 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/3 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions
 

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Line with parchment paper if desired.
  • 2. In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • 3. In a large bowl beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • 4. Add eggs one at a time mixing well after each addition.
  • 5. Mix in sour cream, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
  • 6. Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture and mix just until combined.
  • 7. In a separate bowl beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
  • 8. Spread half of the batter into the loaf pan.
  • 9. Spoon the cream cheese filling into the center of the batter.
  • 10. Top with the remaining batter and smooth the top gently.
  • 11. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the edge comes out mostly clean.
  • 12. Cool the bread in the pan for 15 minutes then transfer to a wire rack.
  • 13. Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest to make the glaze.
  • 14. Drizzle glaze over the cooled bread before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for the smoothest batter and cream cheese filling.
Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread soft and tender.
Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing for the cleanest layers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 210mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24g
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