Description
Try this Cream Cheese-Filled Banana Bread for a moist, flavorful treat. Perfect for brunch or dessert, it’s sure to please everyone!
3 ripe bananas, mashed1/3 cup melted butter1 cup sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour8 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup powdered sugar1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)Fresh banana slices (for garnish)A sprinkle of powdered sugar (for garnish)
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf pan.In a large bowl, mash your ripe bananas with a fork.Add melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix until combined. Then add sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, stirring until well-blended.Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture, then fold in flour gently.In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.Pour half the banana batter into the loaf pan, dollop cream cheese mixture on top, spread it gently, and pour remaining banana batter over it.Bake for 60-70 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Notes
A comforting banana bread recipe with a luscious cream cheese filling, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaf
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
