Description
Lemon cream cheese bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread infused with fresh lemon zest and cream cheese.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add cream cheese and mix until smooth.
- Beat in eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool before slicing.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- This bread can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Serve with butter for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: lemon cream cheese bread, quick bread, lemon bread