“Forget banana bread, this is my new fave recipe! Would be absolutely perfect for Easter!!!”
This delightful lemon cream cheese bread is a perfect combination of tangy lemon flavor and creamy cream cheese. The marbled swirl adds a beautiful touch to this delicious treat.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sugar | 1 cup |
| Eggs | 3 |
| Sour cream | 8 oz |
| Canola oil | 1/2 cup |
| Lemon zest | 2 lemons |
| Lemon juice | 1 lemon |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Flour | 1 1/2 cups |
| Baking powder | 2 1/2 teaspoons |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Softened cream cheese | 8 oz |
| Powdered sugar | 1/3 cup |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard loaf pan.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine sugar, eggs, sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until fully combined.
- Make cream cheese swirl: In a small bowl, mix together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Layer batter: Add half of the batter to the prepared pan. Spoon half of the cream cheese mixture on top and swirl together with a knife.
- Add remaining batter: Top with the remaining batter and cream cheese mixture. Swirl together to create a marbled look.
- Bake: Bake for 65-70 minutes, covering with foil for the last 20-30 minutes.
- Cool: Let the bread cool completely before slicing to allow the cream cheese to set.
