Description
Cream Cheese-Filled Banana Bread is a delightful twist on a classic favorite. This moist, golden loaf features a luscious cream cheese filling that adds richness and surprises your taste buds with every bite. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a cozy snack, this banana bread will have everyone asking for more. Experience the comforting aroma of freshly baked goodness that fills your home with warmth and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix softened cream cheese with half of the sugar and vanilla until creamy.
- Combine mashed bananas, eggs, and melted butter in a large bowl; stir well.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and optional cinnamon; fold into the banana mixture gently.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan; layer with cream cheese filling, then top with remaining batter. Swirl gently.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center. Allow to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg