Banana Bread with Cream Cheese (Print-Friendly Version)
Moist banana bread with creamy cheese layer and sweet cinnamon topping for a delightful twist.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Dry Ingredients
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190 grams all-purpose flour
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5 grams baking soda
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3 grams salt
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16 grams ground cinnamon
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50 grams brown sugar
→ Wet Ingredients
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113 grams unsalted butter, softened
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200 grams granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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5 milliliters vanilla extract
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3 ripe bananas, mashed
→ Cream Cheese Swirl
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113 grams cream cheese, softened
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50 grams granulated sugar
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1 large egg
# Detailed Directions:
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Preheat oven to 175°C and grease a 23x13 cm loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
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Fold in mashed bananas until evenly combined.
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Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overmixing.
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In a separate bowl, blend cream cheese, granulated sugar, and egg until smooth and creamy.
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Combine ground cinnamon and brown sugar in a small bowl.
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Pour half of the banana batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the batter. Top with remaining banana batter.
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Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon-brown sugar mixture over the top layer of batter.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely prior to slicing.
# Helpful Advice:
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Use very ripe bananas for optimal sweetness and moisture. Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain tender crumb. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.