Moist and Creamy Cream Cheese Banana Bread

This Cream Cheese Banana Bread is incredibly moist, with a soft, tender crumb that comes from the added cream cheese. The rich banana flavor shines through, balanced with just a hint of sweetness from the sugar and a touch of vanilla. The texture is smooth and dense, making it a perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

1. Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• 1/2 cup sour cream or buttermilk (optional for extra moisture)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Cream the Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas.
4. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. If desired, fold in the sour cream or buttermilk for added moisture and tenderness.
6. Add Mix-ins (Optional): Gently fold in the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips, if using.
7. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
8. Cool: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 60-70 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Kcal: 280 kcal (per slice) | Servings: 10 servings

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