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Cream Cheese Banana Bread Recipe

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This Cream Cheese Banana Bread recipe is a moist and flavorful twist on the classic banana bread, enriched with cream cheese for added richness and a tender crumb. Perfectly sweetened and spiced, this quick bread is ideal for breakfast, snack, or dessert, and makes excellent use of ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided

Fruits

  • 4 small ripe bananas (or 2-3 large ripe bananas), mashed

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter, sugar, and cream cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, sugar, and cream cheese until smooth and creamy to create a rich base for the batter.
  2. Add eggs and liquids: Beat in the eggs, followed by the milk and vanilla extract, ensuring all ingredients are just combined to maintain a light batter.
  3. Incorporate dry ingredients part one: Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the flour along with baking powder and salt, mixing gently until blended but careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
  4. Add mashed bananas and remaining flour: Mash the ripe bananas thoroughly and fold them into the batter along with the remaining 1/2 cup of flour, mixing just until combined to preserve airiness.
  5. Prepare pans: Butter four mini bread loaf pans and lightly dust each with flour; tilt and shake the pans to evenly coat and prevent sticking.
  6. Scoop batter into pans: Using a 1-cup measuring cup, portion the batter evenly into each loaf pan.
  7. Bake: Place the pans in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating doneness.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense texture.
  • If mini loaf pans are not available, use standard loaf pans but adjust baking time accordingly (about 50-60 minutes).
  • Allow breads to cool slightly before removing from pans to maintain shape.

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