Ingredients
– 3 ripe bananas
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– Optional: ½ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
Instructions
Creating Ultimate Cream Cheese Banana Bread is seamless if you follow these steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mash Bananas: In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and butter. Beat together using an electric mixer until creamy and smooth.
4. Add Sugar and Eggs: Add the granulated sugar and eggs to the cream cheese mixture. Mix well until fully incorporated.
5. Mix in Bananas and Vanilla: Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract, ensuring everything is well combined.
6. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
7. Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Optionally, sprinkle chopped nuts on top for added texture.
8. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool: Once baked, remove from the oven and let the loaf cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
These simple steps will guide you in creating an amazing loaf of Ultimate Cream Cheese Banana Bread effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 slices
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Fat: 9g
- Protein: 3g