LEMON-GINGER LOAF CAKE

Lemon-Ginger Loaf Cake image

No glaze or icing required for this easy-to-make treat. It's scrumptious as cake, made with a zingy combination of lemon juice and grated fresh ginger.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Dairy

Time 1h35m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 cups flour
1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 Tbsp. lemon zest
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. grated fresh ginger

Steps:

Heat oven to 325°F.
Beat cream cheese, butter and sugar in large bowl with mixer on medium speed until well blended.
Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gradually add flour and baking powder, mixing on low speed until blended. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour into greased and floured 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Bake 1 hr. 20 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 min.; remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 180 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g