Cream Cheese Banana Bread
This Cream Cheese Banana Bread is a moist, rich, and delicious twist on classic banana bread! With a luscious cream cheese layer, this homemade sweet bread is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. Made with ripe bananas, sour cream, and a hint of vanilla, it’s incredibly soft and flavorful. A must-try recipe for banana lovers!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 bananas)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas, sour cream, oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until fully incorporated.
- Beat cream cheese in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Pour half the banana batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spread the cream cheese over the batter, then top with the remaining banana batter.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use extra ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for easier spreading.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Enjoy warm with a spread of butter or extra cream cheese!
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