Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ cup sugar
– ¼ cup brown sugar
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen)
– ½ teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
Creating this Blueberry Cream Cheese Bread is a straightforward process if you follow these easy steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a loaf pan by greasing or lining it with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk them together to ensure even distribution.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with sugar and brown sugar using a hand mixer until creamy.
4. Incorporate Cream Cheese: Add in the softened cream cheese and continue mixing until fully combined and smooth.
5. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Crack the eggs into the mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition. Pour in the vanilla extract and continue mixing.
6. Blend Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
7. Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in the blueberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
8. Pour into Loaf Pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
9. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Cool: Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 slices
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 4g