Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Lemon Cream Cheese Bread with a tangy Citrus Glaze. Moist, rich, and bursting with citrusy goodness, this bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat any time of the day.
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese Bread:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Citrus Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Cream Cheese Mixture: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice; beat until fluffy.
- Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to the cream cheese mixture, alternating with sour cream and vanilla.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Glaze: Let the bread cool before drizzling with the Citrus Glaze.
Notes
- This bread freezes well; wrap tightly in foil and place in a freezer bag.
- For a twist, add poppy seeds or blueberries to the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Lemon Cream Cheese Bread, Citrus Glaze, Lemon Bread Recipe, Cream Cheese Cake, Lemon Dessert
