The loaf cake might just be the unsung hero of the baking world. They’re delightfully unfussy and are somehow appropriate to serve at any time a day. Cake for breakfast? Sign me up! This Lemon Cream Cheese Bread is a deliciously dense loaf cake with a swirl of rich cream cheese through the middle. Yes, it’s as good as it sounds!
The batter comes together with the regular baking staples, the zest of two lemons, and a splash of lemon juice. Once you have that all mixed up, it’s time to start on the cream cheese swirl. This will be made with a block of softened cream cheese and a little powdered sugar for sweetness. The batter and cream cheese mixture are layered into the loaf pan and then swirled together for a beautiful marble look.
The loaf bakes for just over an hour and you’ll want to cover it with foil near the end to prevent the top from browning. The hardest part is probably allowing the bread to cool, but this is crucial for the cream cheese swirl to set. Once cooled, slice it up and dig in. You’ll understand the magic once you take your first bite!
INGREDIENTS
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
8 oz sour cream
½ cup canola oil
Zest of 2 lemons
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
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