Description
Sweet banana magic meets creamy cheese in this irresistible Cream Cheese Banana Bread Bliss, offering moist, rich slices packed with comforting flavors. Homemade goodness welcomes you to savor each delectable bite of pure baking perfection.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Liquid and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and lightly coating a loaf pan with nonstick spray or butter.
- Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl, whisking until thoroughly integrated.
- Using an electric mixer, blend softened butter and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and airy.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring complete integration after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract, then gently fold mashed bananas and sour cream into the batter.
- In a separate bowl, whip cream cheese until achieving a silky, uniform texture.
- Transfer half of the banana mixture into the prepared loaf pan, carefully spreading cream cheese across the surface. Finish by covering with remaining banana batter.
- Position pan in preheated oven and bake for 60-70 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean without wet batter.
- Allow bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack. Once completely cooled, slice and serve.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for deeper, richer sweetness and more intense banana flavor.
- Softened cream cheese ensures smooth swirling and prevents lumpy texture throughout the bread.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a tender, light crumb and prevent tough banana bread.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 312 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 225 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg