Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking Cream Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread, where moist banana bread meets a rich cream cheese filling and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. This comforting loaf is not only easy to make but also incredibly versatile—perfect for breakfast, a midday snack, or a sweet dessert after dinner. With its tantalizing aroma wafting through your kitchen, this banana bread will quickly become a favorite among family and friends. Each slice offers a tender crumb and a luscious swirl, making it hard to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe bananas
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mash bananas and mix in melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures gently; avoid overmixing.
- For 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 cinnamon sugar, spread cream cheese filling on top, add remaining batter, and finish with more cinnamon sugar.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until done; cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg