Bright, zesty, and irresistibly creamy, this Lemon Cream Cheese Bread is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy! A moist lemon-infused loaf is swirled with a luscious cream cheese filling, creating a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture in every bite. Whether you’re serving it for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon treat, this easy-to-make bread will quickly become a household favorite. Enjoy it with a cup of tea or coffee for the ultimate indulgence!
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
8 oz sour cream
½ cup canola oil
Zest of 2 lemons
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
8 oz cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup powdered sugar
Instructions:
Preheat & Prep – Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a standard loaf pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and oil until smooth.
Combine Dry Ingredients – In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined. Set aside.
Prepare Cream Cheese Swirl – In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
Layer & Swirl – Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spoon half of the cream cheese mixture over the batter and use a knife to gently swirl. Repeat with the remaining batter and cream cheese, swirling again for a marbled effect.
Bake – Bake for 65-70 minutes, covering with foil for the last 20-30 minutes to prevent over-browning.
Cool & Serve – Let the bread cool completely before slicing to allow the cream cheese to set. Enjoy!
Enjoy!