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lemon cream cheese loaf

A moist, tangy lemon loaf with a rich cream cheese swirl, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon extract
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 0.5 cup confectioners' sugar

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and spray an 8½ x 4½-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, add eggs, sugar, sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and lemon extract. Beat on low, then medium-high until creamy, scraping down as needed. Drizzle in oil gradually.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until just combined. Set aside for cream cheese swirl.
  5. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in confectioners' sugar until well combined.
  6. Pour half of batter into prepared pan, then top with half of cream cheese mixture. Swirl in with a knife. Add remaining batter and top with remaining cream cheese, swirling again.
  7. Bake for 75 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and do not overmix.