Ultimate Banana Bread Recipe
The Ultimate Cream Cheese Banana Bread takes the classic banana bread to the next level with a rich, creamy layer of sweetened cream cheese baked right into the center. This moist and tender bread is bursting with banana flavor, making it the perfect treat for any time of day. Whether enjoyed warm with a cup of coffee or as a delightful dessert, this banana bread is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Prepare Banana Mixture: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar, then add eggs and vanilla. Mix in mashed bananas and sour cream. Gradually add dry ingredients, mix until just combined.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla, mix until creamy.
Notes
- A moist and delicious banana bread filled with a rich cream cheese layer, creating a delightful combination of flavors and textures.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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