Banana Nut Bread With Cream Cheese Filling Recipe
If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, look no further than banana nut bread with cream cheese filling! This classic recipe offers the perfect combination of sweet banana bread and tangy cream cheese filling. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a special holiday like Thanksgiving or Christmas or just a weekend treat for your family and friends.
What You'll Need
For the banana nut bread:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
For the cream cheese filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and eggs.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
4. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the egg and beat until combined.
5. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and pour in half of the banana nut bread batter. Spoon the cream cheese filling over the batter, then pour the remaining banana nut bread batter over the filling.
6. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool before slicing and serving.
Tips
• Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.
• Don't overmix the batter or your bread will turn out tough.
• To make this recipe healthier, you can substitute some of the all-purpose flour for whole wheat flour or use less sugar.
Variations
• For a chocolatey twist, add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the banana nut bread batter.
• For a nut-free version, omit the walnuts from the batter and add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips or raisins instead.
Now you have a delicious and easy-to-make banana nut bread with cream cheese filling recipe to enjoy whenever you want. Try it out for yourself and see how easy it is to create a satisfying and delicious dessert that everyone will love!