If you’re searching for the perfect banana bread recipe, look no further! This Cream Cheese Banana Bread is light, moist, and bursting with flavor. The addition of cream cheese gives it a creamy richness that makes every bite irresistible. Whether you’re enjoying it with your morning coffee or as an afternoon snack, this banana bread is sure to become a household favorite. Let’s dive into how you can whip up this delightful treat!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/4 cup sour cream
4 ounces cream cheese, softened

Directions:

Preheat and Prep: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan to ensure your banana bread doesn’t stick.
Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. This helps to evenly distribute the baking soda and spices throughout the flour.
Creaming: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step is crucial as it incorporates air into the batter, helping your bread to rise properly.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
Bananas and Sour Cream: Mix in the mashed bananas and sour cream. The bananas add moisture and sweetness, while the sour cream adds a slight tang that balances the flavors beautifully.
Cream Cheese Layer: In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. This will create a delicious creamy layer within the bread.
Layering: Pour half of the banana batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over this layer. Top with the remaining banana batter, spreading it gently to cover the cream cheese.
Baking: Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown and slightly crisp.
Cooling: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps the bread set and makes it easier to slice.

Enjoy!

This Cream Cheese Banana Bread is perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re sharing it with friends or keeping it all to yourself, it’s a delicious treat that everyone will love. The combination of moist banana bread and creamy, tangy cream cheese is simply irresistible.

Happy baking! 🍌🍰

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Cream Cheese Banana Bread – light, moist and delicious!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 14

Course Main Course

Servings 10 Slices

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ripe bananas mashed
1/4 cup sour cream
4 ounces cream cheese softened

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
Mix in mashed bananas and sour cream until well combined.
In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
Pour half of the banana batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spread the cream cheese over the batter. Top with remaining banana batter.
Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely