Banana Bread With Cream Cheese Filling Tasty
Are you a fan of banana bread? How about cream cheese? If you answered yes to both, then you're in for a treat with this delicious and easy recipe for banana bread with cream cheese filling. Not only is it a great way to use up overripe bananas, but the cream cheese filling adds an extra layer of flavor and texture that will have you coming back for more.
The Ingredients
Before you start baking, make sure you have all the necessary ingredients on hand:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Once you have all your ingredients, you're ready to start baking!
The Directions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the beaten eggs and mix well.
4. Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth.
7. Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan, then spoon the cream cheese mixture over the top, spreading it out evenly.
8. Pour the remaining banana bread batter on top of the cream cheese mixture.
9. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
10. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Not only is this banana bread with cream cheese filling delicious, but it's also a great way to use up overripe bananas that might otherwise go to waste. The cream cheese filling adds an extra layer of flavor and texture that elevates this classic treat to a whole new level.
Plus, this recipe is easy enough for even novice bakers to tackle. With just a few simple ingredients and some basic kitchen tools, you can whip up a batch of this tasty banana bread in no time.
