Cream Cheese Banana Bread – light, moist and delicious!

This Cream Cheese Banana Bread is a delightful twist on the classic recipe. With its incredibly moist texture and a swirl of smooth cream cheese running through the middle, it’s a treat that’s hard to resist. The ripeness of the bananas adds natural sweetness, while the touch of cinnamon brings warmth and depth to the flavor. The batter is made with softened butter, sugar, and sour cream, which create a tender crumb. A layer of cream cheese in the middle makes each bite creamy and indulgent. This bread is perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even dessert. Not only does it taste delicious, but it also fills your home with a mouthwatering aroma as it bakes. With simple ingredients like flour, eggs, and vanilla, this banana bread comes together quickly and is sure to impress anyone who tries it. Make sure to let it cool before slicing for the best texture and flavor!

Cream Cheese Banana Bread – light, moist and delicious!

Recipe by Grace

Servings

10

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

1

hour 

5

minutes

Calories

310

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

20

minutes

Made this Cream Cheese Banana Bread, and it quickly became a family favorite! 🍌🍰 Light, moist, and packed with flavor, it's the perfect combination of classic banana bread and rich, creamy filling.

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 oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-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.