Ingredients
– 1 cup sugar
– 3 eggs
– 8 ounces (approximately 227 grams) sour cream
– 1/2 cup canola oil
– Zest of 2 lemons
– Juice of 1 lemon
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 1/2 cups flour
– 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 8 ounces (approximately 227 grams) softened cream cheese
– 1/3 cup powdered sugar
– 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg flax eggs for vegan swap
– vegan sour cream
– vegan cream cheese
– 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free swap
– 1/4 tsp xanthan gum for structure
– light sour cream
– reduced-fat cream cheese
– monk fruit for sugar substitute
Instructions
1-Mix the cream cheese swirl first: Beat 8 ounces softened cream cheese with 1/3 cup powdered sugar until smooth. Set aside.
2-Prepare the batter: In a bowl, combine 1 cup sugar, 3 eggs, 8 ounces sour cream, 1/2 cup canola oil, zest of 2 lemons, juice of 1 lemon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix well.
3-Add dry ingredients: Stir in 1 1/2 cups flour, 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt until just combined. Avoid overmixing for tenderness.
4-Assemble: Pour half the batter into the greased loaf pan. Spread half the cream cheese mixture on top, then swirl gently with a knife.
5-Add remaining batter, top with remaining cream cheese mixture, and swirl again for a beautiful marbled effect.
6-Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 65 to 70 minutes. Cover with foil during the last 20 to 30 minutes to prevent over-browning.
7-Cool completely in the pan before slicing. This step lets the cream cheese swirl set properly for clean cuts.
Last Step:
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🍋 Use fresh lemons for the best flavor – the zest provides essential oils that give the bread its bright citrus punch
🧀 Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to room temperature to create a smooth swirl that mixes easily into the batter
⏰ Let the bread cool completely before slicing – this allows the cream cheese swirl to set and prevents the bread from crumbling
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 70