Description

This Lemon Cream Cheese Bread is a delightful treat that combines the tangy flavors of lemon with a rich cream cheese layer, all topped with a sweet glaze. Perfect for a spring dessert or any time you crave a flavorful and moist loaf.

Ingredients

For the bread:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the cream cheese layer:

8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the glaze:

1/2 cup powdered sugar
1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Prepare the lemon batter: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar, then add the eggs one at a time. Mix in the lemon juice, lemon zest, sour cream, and vanilla. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
Make the cream cheese layer: In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
Layer the batter: Pour half of the lemon batter into the prepared pan, top with the cream cheese layer, and then add the remaining lemon batter.
Bake: Bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice for the glaze. Drizzle over the cooled bread.

Notes

For extra lemon flavor, consider adding a few drops of lemon extract to the batter or the glaze.
This bread tastes even better the next day once chilled and set.