Banana Nut Bread With Cream Cheese Frosting
Banana nut bread with cream cheese frosting is a delicious and decadent treat that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a weekend brunch idea or a dessert to serve at your next dinner party, this recipe is sure to impress. With its moist, fluffy texture and rich, creamy frosting, this banana nut bread is a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love.
The Ingredients You'll Need
Before you get started, make sure you have all the necessary ingredients. Here's what you'll need:- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
The Directions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas and melted butter.
- Add the baking soda and salt to the mixture and stir well.
- Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add the flour and chopped walnuts to the mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake the banana nut bread for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the bread is cooling, make the cream cheese frosting. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract and powdered sugar to the mixture and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Once the banana nut bread has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting over the top of the loaf.
- Slice and serve the banana nut bread with cream cheese frosting as desired.