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Cream Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

Two thick slices of cream cheese banana bread showing a rich cinnamon swirl filling and crumb topping.
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This recipe combines moist banana bread with a rich, tangy cream cheese cinnamon swirl for an indulgent treat. It is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a comforting dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large overripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for batter)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for swirl)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for swirl)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas, granulated sugar, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  5. Prepare the cream cheese swirl: In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, egg yolk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. In a tiny bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar for the topping.
  7. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the batter in the pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar topping over the cream cheese layer.
  8. Gently spoon the remaining banana batter over the cream cheese layer. Dollop the remaining cream cheese mixture on top and use a knife to gently swirl it into the batter. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar topping over the top.
  9. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use very ripe, spotty bananas for the best flavor and moisture in this rich banana loaf.
  • For a cheesecake banana bread flavor, ensure the cream cheese filling is spread evenly.
  • If you prefer nuts, fold 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans into the main batter before pouring.

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