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Lemon Cream Cheese Bread Recipe

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This Lemon Cream Cheese Bread is a moist and tangy quick bread perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. It combines the rich creaminess of cream cheese with zesty lemon juice and lemon zest for a bright, refreshing flavor. The soft crumb and subtle sweetness make it a delightful treat that’s easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 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
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream Butter, Sugar, and Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and cream cheese until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. This creates a smooth base for your bread.
  3. Add Eggs: Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated to ensure an even texture.
  4. Add Lemon Flavor: Mix in the lemon juice and lemon zest thoroughly to infuse the batter with fresh citrus flavor.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
  6. Mix Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overmixing and producing a dense bread.
  7. Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly to ensure even baking.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the bread is fully cooked.
  9. Cool Bread: Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing to maintain its shape and texture.

Notes

  • Make sure the butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature for easier creaming and a smoother batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added to prevent a tough bread texture.
  • If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by adding 1/2 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to 1/2 cup milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • For an extra lemony touch, consider adding a simple lemon glaze on top after baking.

Keywords: lemon cream cheese bread, lemon bread, quick bread, lemon zest, cream cheese dessert, moist lemon loaf

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