Description
Creamy cream cheese banana bread delivers a moist, indulgent twist on classic banana bread. Rich flavors and tender crumb make this recipe a delightful treat you’ll savor with each delectable slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F (175°C). Coat a 9×5 inch loaf pan with non-stick spray or parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Gently whisk together and set aside for later integration.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light and airy, approximately 3-4 minutes. Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring complete blending after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract, then fold in mashed bananas and sour cream until uniformly distributed.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the banana mixture, stirring gently to maintain a soft texture. Avoid overmixing to preserve bread’s delicate consistency.
- For cream cheese filling, blend cream cheese and sugar until smooth and silky. Introduce egg and vanilla extract, whipping until the mixture achieves a consistent, creamy appearance.
- Pour half the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Carefully spread cream cheese filling over this initial layer, then cover with remaining banana bread batter.
- Bake in preheated oven for 60-65 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow bread to cool in pan for 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to complete cooling before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Avoid Overmixing: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients just until combined to prevent a dense, tough banana bread texture.
- Temperature Matters: Use room temperature butter, eggs, and cream cheese for smoother blending and better incorporation of ingredients.
- Banana Ripeness: Choose very ripe, almost black bananas for maximum sweetness and deeper banana flavor in the bread.
- Gluten-Free Option: Substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg