Description
Indulgent cream cheese banana bread promises a delightful fusion of creamy texture and sweet banana goodness. Moist, rich slices deliver comfort with each delectable bite you’ll savor from first to last crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) mashed ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese
Sweeteners and Sugars:
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) granulated sugar (for cream cheese filling)
Leavening and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg (for cream cheese filling)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by coating with grease and a light flour dusting.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, then set aside for later incorporation.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a fluffy texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, ensuring thorough blending after each addition.
- Fold in mashed bananas, vanilla extract, and sour cream, stirring until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined to maintain a tender texture.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by whipping cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until achieving a smooth, consistent blend.
- Layer half the banana bread batter into the prepared pan, then carefully spread the cream cheese mixture across the surface.
- Top the cream cheese layer with remaining banana bread batter, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean without wet batter.
- Allow bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling before slicing.
Notes
- Use very ripe, soft bananas for maximum sweetness and deeper banana flavor.
- Softened cream cheese ensures a smooth, lump-free filling that swirls beautifully through the bread.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a tough, dense texture; stop mixing once ingredients are just combined.
- Gluten-free option: Replace all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 347 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg