Description
Moist and flavorful banana bread enriched with cream cheese for a delightful twist—perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, cream together cream cheese, butter, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and mashed bananas.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes