Lemon Cream Cheese Loaf: The Best Recipe for Homemade Delight
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A delightful and moist lemon cream cheese loaf that is perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese, sugar, and butter until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with lemon juice.
- Stir in the lemon zest.
- Pour into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, you can add more lemon zest.
- Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg