Cream Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread
Indulge in the warmth of homemade Cream Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread, a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with a creamy, tangy swirl of cream cheese and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. This moist and tender banana bread is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re enjoying it for breakfast, as a snack, or as a decadent dessert. The comforting aroma fills your kitchen as it bakes, inviting everyone to partake in this deliciously cozy experience. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, this recipe is ideal for bakers of all skill levels. You’ll find yourself making this delightful loaf again and again!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, mash ripe bananas; whisk in melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- To make the cream cheese filling, beat cream cheese with granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Layer half the banana batter in the prepared pan; sprinkle with half the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Spread cream cheese filling over it; top with remaining batter and cinnamon-sugar.
- Swirl gently with a knife and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg