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Moist Never-Dense Banana Bread with Cream Cheese Swirl

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A moist, tender banana bread with a luscious cream cheese swirl that stays fluffy and light, perfect for breakfast or a mid-afternoon treat.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour (can substitute with gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup (40 g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) milk, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan lightly with butter or non-stick spray, and line with parchment paper if desired.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time if needed to loosen the mixture slightly.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until fluffy and pale, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Fold in mashed bananas gently with a spatula.
  7. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture until no flour streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  8. Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Dollop the cream cheese mixture evenly over the batter and spread gently.
  9. Top with remaining batter and smooth the top carefully.
  10. Use a butter knife or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese into the banana batter to create marbled patterns without over-swelling.
  11. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, starting to check at 50 minutes with a toothpick. It should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if browning too fast.
  12. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use ripe bananas with brown spots for best sweetness and moisture. Do not overmix the batter to avoid toughness. Soften cream cheese before mixing; microwave in 10-second intervals if needed. Let bread cool completely before slicing to maintain moisture. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and cream cheese with dairy-free alternative. For vegan, use flax eggs and dairy-free cream cheese.

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