Cream Cheese Banana Bread

Directions

1️⃣ Preheat & Prep:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients:

• In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.

3️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugar:

• In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4️⃣ Add Wet Ingredients:

• Mix in eggs, vanilla, mashed bananas, and sour cream until smooth.

5️⃣ Combine Dry & Wet Mixtures:

• Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined—do not overmix.

6️⃣ Prepare Cream Cheese Layer:

• In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

7️⃣ Layer the Batter:

• Pour half of the banana batter into the loaf pan.

• Spread the cream cheese evenly on top.

• Cover with the remaining banana batter.

8️⃣ Bake:

• Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

9️⃣ Cool & Serve:

• Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

• Slice once completely cooled for clean cuts.

✨ Prep Time: 15 mins
⏳ Cook Time: 65 mins
⌛ Total Time: 80 mins
🔥 Calories: 310 kcal per slice
🍞 Servings: 10

Enjoy this decadent Cream Cheese Banana Bread as a breakfast treat, dessert, or sweet snack! ☕🍌