CREAM CHEESE NUT BREAD 
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2/3 c. granulated sugar
3 eggs
2 1/4 c. flour
1/3 c. brown sugar, packed
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. oil
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
1 c. chopped nuts

In bowl, combine softened cream cheese, 1/3 cup granulated sugar and 1 egg. Mix to blend well and set aside.

In large bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, brown sugar, soda and salt. In small bowl, mix oil, milk, remaining eggs and lemon peel. Add to dry ingredients and mix just until moistened. Fold in nuts.

Spread 1 cup batter in greased 9-inch springform pan with ring insert or 9x5 inch loaf pan. Top with cream cheese mixture, then cover with remaining batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Cool 10 minutes, then remove from pan.

 

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