Loaf cakes might just be the unsung heroes of baking. They’re incredibly versatile and perfect for any time of day. Why not enjoy cake for breakfast? This Lemon Cream Cheese Bread is a delectably dense loaf with a luscious swirl of cream cheese running through it. And yes, it’s as delicious as it sounds!
To make this scrumptious bread, you’ll start with classic baking ingredients, adding the zest and juice of two lemons to brighten it up. For the cream cheese swirl, you’ll mix softened cream cheese with a bit of powdered sugar to create a sweet, creamy layer. The batter and cream cheese mixture are layered and swirled in the pan for a stunning marble effect.
Bake the loaf for a little over an hour, covering it with foil towards the end to prevent over-browning. The hardest part? Waiting for it to cool completely so the cream cheese swirl can set perfectly. Once it’s cooled, slice and enjoy the heavenly flavors with every bite!
Lemon Cream Cheese Bread
Yield: Makes 1 loaf
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
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
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
Instructions in the next page
