Lemon Cream Cheese Bread

5 from 1 vote

If you’re searching for a treat that’s both fluffy and tangy, look no further—Lemon Cream Cheese Bread is here to brighten your day!

Prep Time15

Cook Time55

Total Time1 10

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Easy, Quick Bread

Servings: servings

Calories: 200kcal

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add the egg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated.
In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese with a tablespoon of sugar (optional) and stir until smooth.
Spread half the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Dollop half of the cream cheese mixture on top and swirl with a knife. Repeat with remaining batter and cream cheese.
Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Slice, serve, and enjoy!

For extra lemon punch, add finely grated lemon zest to the batter. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.