Lemon Ribbon Bread

Brighten up your day with this tangy and irresistibly moist Lemon Ribbon Bread! Featuring a luscious cream cheese ribbon swirled through a tender lemon-infused loaf, this recipe offers a delightful balance of citrusy freshness and creamy richness. Topped with a glossy lemon glaze, every slice is bursting with flavor and the perfect blend of sweet and tart. With simple ingredients like lemon zest, melted butter, and softened cream cheese, this easy-to-make bread feels both indulgent and refreshingly light. Ideal for brunch, tea time, or as a dessert, this Lemon Ribbon Bread is sure to impress family and friends. Whether you serve it warm or at room temperature, it’s a crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.75 cups milk
• 0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 large egg
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 0.25 cups sugar (for filling)
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for filling)
• 1 large egg yolk
• 0.75 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
• 1 teaspoon milk (for glaze)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 0.5 teaspoons of salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine 0.75 cups of milk, 0.25 cups of melted butter, 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1 large egg. Mix until smooth.

Step 4

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

In another bowl, beat 4 ounces of softened cream cheese, 0.25 cups of sugar, 1 tablespoon of flour, and 1 large egg yolk until smooth and creamy.

Step 6

Pour half of the bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.

Step 7

Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the batter, making sure it creates a ribbon-like layer. Then, top with the remaining bread batter and spread evenly.

Step 8

Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

For the glaze, whisk together 0.75 cups of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of milk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread.

Step 11

Let the glaze set for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving the Lemon Ribbon Bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1102.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3363.0

Total Fat 107.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 60.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 675.5mg	0%
Sodium 2649.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 557.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g	0%
Total Sugars 356.3g
Protein 49.3g	0%

Vitamin D 154.5IU	0%
Calcium 464.2mg	0%
Iron 13.4mg	0%
Potassium 859.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.4%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 65.8%