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Cream Cheese Swirl Lemon Bread

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This Cream Cheese Swirl Lemon Bread is a moist, tangy quick bread with a creamy cheesecake-style swirl. Bursting with bright lemon flavor and rich texture, it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60–70 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10 slices
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Zest from 2 lemons
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz (225 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup (40 g) powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and eggs until smooth and slightly pale. Add sour cream, oil, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing just until smooth. Do not overmix.
  4. In another bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
  5. Pour half of the lemon batter into the prepared pan. Spoon half of the cream cheese mixture in dollops on top and gently swirl with a knife.
  6. Repeat with remaining lemon batter and cream cheese mixture, swirling again to create a marbled effect.
  7. Bake for 45 minutes uncovered. Then loosely cover with foil and bake an additional 15–25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
  8. Cool in the pan for at least 1 hour before removing and slicing.

Notes

  • Add an extra tablespoon of lemon juice for more citrus flavor.
  • Mix in 1/2 cup of fresh blueberries for a fruity variation.
  • Drizzle a lemon glaze over the cooled bread for extra sweetness.
  • Plain Greek yogurt can replace sour cream.
  • Store in fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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