Description
Creamy Lemon Loaf Cake is a moist, citrusy loaf with a hidden cream cheese swirl—perfect for brunch, Easter, or anytime you need a sweet, sunny slice.
Ingredients
Cake:
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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8 oz sour cream
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½ cup canola oil
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Zest of 2 lemons
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Juice of 1 lemon
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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2½ tsp baking powder
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1 tsp salt
Swirl:
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8 oz cream cheese
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⅓ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease loaf pan.
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Beat cream cheese + powdered sugar until smooth. Set aside.
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Whisk sugar, eggs, sour cream, oil, lemon zest/juice, vanilla.
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Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Pour half batter into pan, layer cream cheese, top with remaining batter.
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Bake 55–65 min. Cool before slicing.
Notes
Use full-fat sour cream or yogurt. Add glaze for extra lemon pop. Freezes well.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American