Description
This Lemon Cream Cheese Bread recipe is the perfect balance of tangy citrus and creamy richness. Featuring fresh lemon zest, smooth cream cheese filling, and a moist, tender crumb, it’s an easy quick bread ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. A lemon loaf that truly delivers bold flavor and bakery-worthy texture.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces cream cheese
¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix eggs, granulated sugar, yogurt, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Pour half of the batter into a greased loaf pan. Spread the cream cheese filling over it, then top with remaining batter.
6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice and zest for maximum flavor.
Do not overmix the batter; it helps the loaf stay tender.
Let the bread cool fully before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg