Description
Indulge in the delightful Cream Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread, a heavenly combination of moist banana bread swirled with a luscious cream cheese filling and a hint of cinnamon sweetness. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a satisfying snack, this treat transforms overripe bananas into a flavorful loaf that’s sure to impress family and friends. Whether enjoyed warm with butter or paired with ice cream for dessert, each slice offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth; set aside.
- Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time.
- Stir in bananas and yogurt. Gradually combine with dry ingredients.
- Pour half the batter into the pan, spread the cream cheese mixture on top, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, add remaining batter, and swirl gently.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 83g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg