Description
Indulge in the rich, moist goodness of Cream Cheese Banana Bread with this easy recipe that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the creamy tang of cream cheese. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, this bread is a delightful treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
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For the bread:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 bananas)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in bananas and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, fold in nuts if using.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan, bake for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- This banana bread is extra moist due to the cream cheese.
- For added flavor, swirl in chocolate chips or top with a cream cheese glaze.
- The bread can be stored at room temperature for 2 days, refrigerated for up to 5 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
