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Ultimate Cream Cheese Swirl Banana Bread

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You will make a moist, rich banana bread featuring a tangy, cheesecake-like cream cheese swirl. This recipe is easy to follow and perfect for using overripe bananas.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for the swirl)
  • 1 large egg yolk (for the swirl)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the swirl)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set this aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 3/4 cup sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  4. Mix in the mashed bananas until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. A few streaks of flour are fine.
  6. Prepare the cream cheese swirl: In a separate small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, egg yolk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  7. Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Dollop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the batter.
  9. Pour the remaining banana bread batter over the cream cheese layer.
  10. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese mixture through the batter a few times to create a marbled effect.
  11. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Use very ripe, spotty bananas for the best flavor and moisture in your banana bread.
  • For an extra layer of flavor, you can add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter along with the dry ingredients.
  • If the top of your bread browns too quickly during baking, loosely tent it with aluminum foil for the last 15 minutes.

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Find it online: https://www.purecookingjoy.com/cream-cheese-banana-bread-recipe/

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