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Lemon Cream Cheese Bread

Lemon Cream Cheese Bread

Delight in this easy Lemon Cream Cheese Bread, a sweet and tangy treat perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest freshly grated
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs and cream cheese until smooth. Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually combine the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 8g

Notes

Feel free to customize with different citrus zests or add-ins like nuts or dried fruit for a personal touch.

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