Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the granulated sugar to the mixture and continue to beat until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is well combined before adding the next.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure that all your ingredients are at room temperature before starting to help in better mixing. Do not overmix the batter; mix just until ingredients are combined for the best texture. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean before removing the cake from the oven. Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.