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Cream Cheese Banana Bread

Cream Cheese Banana Bread: Moist, Sweet Comfort in Every Slice

Discover the delightful Cream Cheese Banana Bread, a moist and sweet treat perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 large Ripe Bananas Mashed
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Packed
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts or Pecans
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips
  • Dried Fruits or Spices e.g. cinnamon or nutmeg

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan.
    Cream Cheese Banana Bread
  2. Cream together softened butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
    Cream Cheese Banana Bread
  3. Beat in mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
    Cream Cheese Banana Bread
  4. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
    Cream Cheese Banana Bread
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently.
    Cream Cheese Banana Bread
  6. Fold in any optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
    Cream Cheese Banana Bread
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.
    Cream Cheese Banana Bread
  8. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
    Cream Cheese Banana Bread
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to maintain texture.

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