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Decadent Lemon Cream Cheese Bread Recipe: Perfectly Moist and Tangy

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A moist, tangy, and creamy Lemon Cream Cheese Bread with a luscious cream cheese layer and zesty lemon glaze — perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • ½ cup milk or buttermilk
  • 6 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • (Optional glaze) ½ cup powdered sugar mixed with 1–2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Line with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon juice, zest, and milk.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  6. Pour half of the lemon batter into the prepared pan. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on top, then cover with the remaining batter.
  7. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. (Optional) Drizzle with lemon glaze once cooled.

Notes

  • For extra lemon flavor, add an additional tablespoon of lemon zest.
  • If the bread browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.
  • Store at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze for up to 3 months; thaw before serving.
  • Can be made gluten-free using a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

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