Delicious Lemon Cream Cheese Bread with Tangy Citrus Glaze
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Author:sophiebennet
Total Time:1 hour 5 minutes
Yield:12 slices 1x
Description
Indulge in Delicious Lemon Cream Cheese Bread topped with a Tangy Citrus Glaze perfect for any occasion A zesty twist on a classic treat
Ingredients
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1 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Zest of 2 lemons
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Gradually add granulated sugar, mixing well. Then, add eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mix to the wet ingredients, alternating with lemon juice and vanilla extract. Fold in the lemon zest.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
