Cream Cheese Banana Bread
A rich and tender banana bread made with cream cheese for added moisture and flavor, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter (softened)
- 1 package cream cheese (8 ounces, softened)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (about 3 ripe bananas)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup toasted walnuts (coarsely chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two loaf pans by greasing or lining them with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, mixing gently.
- Fold in the toasted walnuts until evenly distributed.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans. Bake for about 45 to 50 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the loaves to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for about a week.