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Ultimate Cream Cheese Banana Bread Recipe

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Make this moist Cream Cheese Banana Bread for a comforting treat. This recipe features a rich cream cheese layer that pairs perfectly with ripe bananas, making it ideal for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed very ripe bananas (about 3–4 bananas)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Prepare the cream cheese filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix in 1/4 cup flour until just combined. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the banana bread batter: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the mashed bananas and milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix only until combined. If using, gently fold in nuts.
  6. Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly over the batter. Top with the remaining banana bread batter.
  7. If making a swirl, use a knife to gently cut through the layers a few times to create a marbled effect.
  8. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent it with foil.
  9. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully removing it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Use very ripe, spotty bananas for the best flavor and moisture in your banana bread.
  • This Banana Cream Cheese Loaf freezes well once completely cooled; wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil.
  • For a Cream Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread, mix 1 tablespoon of cinnamon and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar into the cream cheese mixture before layering.

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