Cream Cheese Banana Bread
Preparation Time:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Skill Level:
- Intensity: Medium
Ingredients:
- Banana Bread:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Prepare the Banana Bread Batter:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until well blended.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Bread:
- Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the batter.
- Pour the remaining banana bread batter on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Bake the Bread:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (per serving, assuming 10 servings):
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
- Sodium: 320mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 34g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 20g
- Protein: 4g
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve the banana bread warm or at room temperature.
- Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea for a delightful breakfast or snack.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Indulge in this moist and flavorful Cream Cheese Banana Bread, perfect for any occasion!