Description
Lemon Cream Cheese Bread is sunshine in loaf form. With its soft texture, creamy richness, and zingy lemon flavor, it’s a crowd-pleaser from the first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar, and cream cheese together until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Mix in lemon juice and zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 4g
Keywords: lemon, cream cheese, bread, loaf, baking, dessert