Cream Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread
Indulge in the delightful warmth of Cream Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread, a perfect blend of moist banana bread enveloped in a creamy, tangy filling that will captivate your taste buds. This recipe delivers a tender loaf swirled with rich cinnamon sugar and luscious cream cheese, making it an ideal treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Ripe bananas ensure every bite is packed with natural sweetness, while the optional additions of nuts or chocolate chips allow for customization to suit your preferences. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or toasted with your favorite spread, this banana bread is sure to become a beloved staple in your baking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg for filling
- ¼ cup granulated sugar for cinnamon sugar swirl
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for cinnamon sugar swirl
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mash bananas; mix in melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; combine with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Beat cream cheese with granulated sugar and an egg until creamy.
- Layer half the banana batter into the pan, sprinkle half the cinnamon-sugar mix on top, and spread cream cheese filling over it. Top with remaining banana batter and swirl in remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg