Delicious Cream Cheese Banana Bread Recipe

Indulge in the creamy and moist Cream Cheese Banana Bread that will surely satisfy your sweet tooth cravings. This delicious recipe combines the classic flavors of banana bread with the richness of cream cheese. The result is a perfectly balanced bread that is easy to make and a delightful treat for any occasion. With a hint of cinnamon and a luscious cream cheese swirl, this banana bread is a true crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

• 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 ripe bananas
• 1/4 cup milk
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is well incorporated before adding the next one. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in the milk.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter mixture, alternating with the banana mixture. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
7. In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and flour until smooth and well combined.
8. Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the batter. Top with the remaining banana bread batter.
9. Using a butter knife, gently swirl the cream cheese mixture into the banana bread batter to create a marbled effect.
10. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, tent the bread with aluminum foil.
11. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

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