Description
Delicious Cream Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread Recipe is a moist, rich, and flavorful homemade treat packed with ripe bananas, creamy cheesecake filling, warm cinnamon swirl, and soft buttery texture. This bakery-style banana bread makes the perfect breakfast, brunch dessert, or cozy afternoon snack.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ripe bananas, mashed
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the cinnamon swirl:
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan lightly with butter.
3. Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
4. Mix melted butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
5. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas, then stir until combined.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
7. Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar in a separate bowl until creamy.
8. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together for the swirl mixture.
9. Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan.
10. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the batter.
11. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon swirl mixture on top.
12. Add the remaining banana bread batter.
13. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon swirl mixture over the top and swirl lightly with a knife.
14. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
15. Cool the bread before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor and moist texture.
Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread soft.
Allow the bread to cool completely for cleaner slices.
Chopped walnuts or pecans make a delicious addition.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.