Description

Bright, zesty, and irresistibly soft lemon cream cheese bread with a rich creamy filling and a sweet glaze. Perfect for quick breakfast, easy dessert, or snack ideas.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter softened

2 large eggs

1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon lemon zest

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

8 oz cream cheese softened

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup powdered sugar

2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare loaf pan

2. Whisk dry ingredients together

3. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy

4. Add eggs, vanilla, lemon juice and zest

5. Mix in sour cream

6. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently

7. Prepare cream cheese filling

8. Layer batter and filling in pan

9. Swirl lightly

10. Bake 50 to 60 minutes

11. Cool completely

12. Prepare glaze and drizzle

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best texture

Do not overmix batter to avoid dense bread

Cool completely before slicing for clean layers

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 300
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 65mg