Description

Brighten your day with this irresistibly moist and tangy Lemon Cream Cheese Bread. Swirled with sweetened cream cheese and luscious lemon curd, this loaf is the perfect blend of creamy, citrusy, and buttery goodness. It’s a comforting classic that works as a brunch treat, dessert, or cheerful afternoon snack. Whether you’re craving homemade baked goods, brunch ideas, or easy dessert recipes, this lemon loaf delivers every time with bakery-style flavor and simple ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

¾ cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream

1 tablespoon lemon zest

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

3 tablespoons powdered sugar

⅓ cup lemon curd

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan; line with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in yogurt, lemon zest, juice, and vanilla.

4. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined.

6. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.

7. Pour half the batter into the loaf pan. Add half the cream cheese and dollops of lemon curd. Swirl lightly.

8. Repeat with remaining batter, cream cheese, and curd. Swirl again.

9. Bake 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick (avoiding the cream cheese) comes out clean. Tent with foil if browning too fast.

10. Cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Bring cream cheese to room temperature for smooth blending.

For extra tang, drizzle a lemon glaze over the cooled loaf.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 21g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 65mg