Cream Cheese-Filled Banana Bread: A Joyful Twist on Tradition
A delightful twist on the traditional banana bread, this recipe incorporates smooth cream cheese for a rich, moist texture and a burst of flavor.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Stir in the softened butter and mix until well combined.
- Add the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix together baking soda, salt, and flour.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Pour half of the banana batter into a greased loaf pan, layer with the cream cheese mixture, and top with the remaining banana batter.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan.
Notes
- For a nutty flavor, consider adding chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
- Ensure the bananas are very ripe for the best flavor and sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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