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Lemon Cream Cheese Bread with Citrus Glaze

Lemon Cream Cheese Bread with Citrus Glaze Bliss Awaits

Delight in this Lemon Cream Cheese Bread with Citrus Glaze, a moist treat fusing creamy richness with a bright, zesty kick.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened; can substitute with mascarpone or non-dairy cream cheese.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Large Eggs Room temperature
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Zest Increase for more flavor
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Accurately measured
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or plain yogurt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for best results.
For the Citrus Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Orange Juice Fresh squeezed
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan by greasing it or lining with parchment paper.
  2. Beat softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Gradually add granulated sugar while mixing until the mixture is light and fluffy, about another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then fold in lemon zest and lemon juice.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture and sour cream into the batter, alternating and finishing with the dry ingredients.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, orange juice, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
  11. Once cooled, drizzle the citrus glaze over the bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For smoother batter, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing to maintain a light texture. Store properly to keep the bread fresh.

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