Description
This Cream Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is a moist and flavorful twist on classic banana bread, featuring a luscious cream cheese filling and a fragrant cinnamon sugar swirl that creates a beautiful marbled effect. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this quick bread combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with creamy, tangy cream cheese and warm spices, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Banana Bread Batter
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- Make the Banana Batter: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas with melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well blended. Stir in baking soda and salt. Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined, taking care not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Mix the Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon, mixing well to create the cinnamon sugar swirl.
- Assemble the Loaf: Pour half of the banana batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spoon the cream cheese filling evenly over the batter and spread gently. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon swirl mixture over the cream cheese layer.
- Add Remaining Layers and Swirl: Top with the remaining banana batter and sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar on top. Use a knife to gently swirl through the batter, creating a beautiful marbled effect.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving for best taste.
- This banana bread freezes well for up to 3 months; thaw completely before reheating or serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
