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Creamy Cream Cheese Stuffed Banana Bread Loaf

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A moist and delicious banana bread loaf with a luscious cream cheese filling that adds a tangy richness and creamy surprise in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup (40g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Prepare the cream cheese filling: In a medium bowl, beat 8 oz (225g) softened cream cheese with ⅓ cup (40g) powdered sugar and 1 tsp lemon juice (optional) until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  3. Mash the bananas in a large bowl with a fork until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky.
  4. Cream the butter and sugar: In a separate bowl, beat ½ cup (115g) softened unsalted butter with ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes using a mixer.
  5. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, then stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  6. Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and ¼ tsp salt.
  7. Mix wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  8. Assemble the loaf: Pour half of the banana batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Dollop the cream cheese filling over the batter and gently spread it out, leaving a small border around the edges. Carefully spoon the remaining banana batter on top, covering the cream cheese layer.
  9. Bake: Place the loaf in the oven and bake for 55-65 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the banana bread part (avoid the cream cheese swirl); it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool: Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread tender. Line the loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly. Let the loaf cool completely before slicing to allow the cream cheese filling to set. Optional add-ins include chopped walnuts or chocolate chips. For dairy-free, use vegan cream cheese and coconut oil.

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