Description
This Ultimate Cream Cheese Banana Bread takes classic banana bread to new heights with a rich, tangy cream cheese swirl baked right into every moist, tender slice. This loaf is a comforting treat packed with flavor, texture, and visual appeal, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any time you want to impress.
Ingredients
Banana Bread Batter:
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Cream Cheese Filling:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
Make the banana batter: Mash the bananas in one bowl. In another, whisk the melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Add the mashed bananas and mix. Stir in the flour and baking soda until just combined.
Layer and swirl: Pour half the banana batter into the loaf pan. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over it. Top with the remaining batter. Swirl gently with a butter knife to create a marbled pattern.
Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center is clean. If needed, tent with foil to prevent over-browning.
Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas with dark spots for the best flavor and moisture.
Don’t overmix the batter or the swirl—fold gently.
You can bake this in mini loaf pans or muffin tins; adjust baking time accordingly.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50–60 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana bread, cream cheese swirl, moist banana loaf, easy banana bread, sweet loaf, cream cheese filling, breakfast bread, marbled banana cake