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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 8 oz sour cream
  • ½ cup canola oil
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar

Method
 

  1. Prep the Oven & Pan:
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Grease a standard loaf pan and set aside.
  4. Mix Wet Ingredients:
  5. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, eggs, sour cream, canola oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
  6. Whisk until smooth and fully blended.
  7. Combine Dry Ingredients:
  8. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  9. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated. Set aside.
  10. Prepare Cream Cheese Swirl:
  11. In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy and lump-free.
  12. Layer & Swirl:
  13. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  14. Dollop half of the cream cheese mixture on top and gently swirl with a knife.
  15. Repeat with the remaining batter and cream cheese, swirling again for a marbled effect.
  16. Bake:
  17. Bake for 65–70 minutes, covering with foil during the last 20–30 minutes to prevent over-browning.
  18. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted comes out clean (avoiding the cream cheese swirl).
  19. Cool & Serve:
  20. Let the bread cool completely before slicing—this helps the cream cheese set.