Here’s a detailed recipe for Cream Cheese Banana Bread—a moist and delicious twist on traditional banana bread, enriched with creamy, tangy cream cheese. This recipe produces a banana bread with a soft texture and a slightly tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of ripe bananas.
Introduction
Cream Cheese Banana Bread combines the classic comfort of banana bread with the rich, creamy texture of cream cheese. The result is a moist, tender loaf with a subtle tang and enhanced flavor.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread:
- 1 cup (225g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces (115g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) mashed ripe bananas (about 2-3 medium bananas)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins:
- 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup (90g) chocolate chips or dried fruit