Lemon Cream Cheese Bread with Citrus Glaze Recipe
A delightful Lemon Cream Cheese Bread with a tangy Citrus Glaze that adds a burst of flavor to a classic treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese Bread:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Citrus Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mix Cream Cheese Mixture: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice, beating until light and fluffy.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, alternating with sour cream and vanilla. Mix until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cover with foil if browning too quickly.
- Cool and Glaze: Cool bread in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar, orange juice, lemon juice, and zest. Drizzle over cooled bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Lemon Cream Cheese Bread, Citrus Glaze, Lemon Bread Recipe
