Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 50 mins | Cooling time: 30 mins | Total time: 1 hr 30 mins | Yield: one 9X5-inch loaf
I have been looking for the best banana bread recipe for too long! Thank goodness I found this easy recipe to amp up my game. This soft, fluffy banana bread with cream cheese filling is super impressive and to die for!
INGREDIENTS
Bread:
1/4 c. liquid-state coconut oil (canola or vegetable may be substituted)
1 large egg
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. light brown sugar, packed
1/4 c. cup sour cream (you can use lite or Greek yoghurt may be substituted)
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
pinch salt, optional and to taste
1 c. mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)
Cream Cheese Filling:
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1 large egg
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
4 oz. softened brick-style cream cheese (you can use lite)
How to make Cream Cheese-Filled Banana Bread
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan and flour it. Or spray it using floured cooking spray. Set the pan aside.
Banana Bread:
Step 2: Place the egg, sugars, coconut oil, sour cream, and vanilla in a large bowl. Whisk well until combined.
Step 3: Stir in the bananas until well mixed.
Step 4: To the bowl, add a cup of flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt (optional). Fold using a spatula or use a spoon to gently stir until just mixed. Keep in mind not to over-mix the mixture. Set aside.
Step 5: Pour 2/3 of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Using a spatula, lightly smooth the top, pushing the batter into the corners and side as needed. Set aside.
Cream Cheese Filling:
Step 6: Place the filling ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. You can also use a hand mixer to combine.
Step 7: Over the bread, evenly pour the filling mixture. Using a spatula, lightly smooth the top. Push the filling into the corners and sides as needed.
Step 8: Pour the rest of the batter on top. Again, lightly smooth the top using a spatula. Be very careful not to disturb the cream cheese layer.
Step 9: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 48 to 50 minutes or until the top of the loaf is domed, golden, and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Take note that the cream cheese layer ever gets completely solid.
Step 10: Remove the bread from the oven when done and allow it to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes. Then, turn it out on a wire rack and let the bread cool completely.
Step 11: Slice the bread and serve. Keep any leftovers in an airtight container and store them at room temperature for up to a week. You can also freeze it for up to 6 months.
Tips:
If you notice that the tops and sides of the bread are browning too much at the 30-minute mark, grab a sheet of foil and tent the pan. Note that the baking time varies depending on the moisture content of bananas, cream cheese, climate, and oven.
This banana bread is perfect to serve with Honey Butter, Cinnamon-Sugar Butter, Blueberry Butter, Strawberry Butter, or Vanilla Browned Butter Glaze.
NUTRITION FACTS:
YIELD: 10, SERVING SIZE: 1
Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 261 | TOTAL FAT: 12g | SATURATED FAT: 8g | TRANS FAT: 0g | UNSATURATED FAT: 3g | CHOLESTEROL: 52mg | SODIUM: 155mg | CARBOHYDRATES: 36g | FIBER: 1g | SUGAR: 22g | PROTEIN: 4g
Ingredients
- Bread:
- 1/4 c. liquid-state coconut oil (canola or vegetable may be substituted)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 c. granulated sugar
- 1/2 c. light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 c. cup sour cream (you can use lite or Greek yoghurt may be substituted)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- pinch salt, optional and to taste
- 1 c. mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)
- Cream Cheese Filling:
- 1/4 c. granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 oz. softened brick-style cream cheese (you can use lite)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan and flour it. Or spray it using floured cooking spray. Set the pan aside.
Banana Bread:
Step 2: Place the egg, sugars, coconut oil, sour cream, and vanilla in a large bowl. Whisk well until combined.
Step 3: Stir in the bananas until well mixed.
Step 4: To the bowl, add a cup of flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt (optional). Fold using a spatula or use a spoon to gently stir until just mixed. Keep in mind not to over-mix the mixture. Set aside.
Step 5: Pour 2/3 of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Using a spatula, lightly smooth the top, pushing the batter into the corners and side as needed. Set aside.
Cream Cheese Filling:
Step 6: Place the filling ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. You can also use a hand mixer to combine.
Step 7: Over the bread, evenly pour the filling mixture. Using a spatula, lightly smooth the top. Push the filling into the corners and sides as needed.
Step 8: Pour the rest of the batter on top. Again, lightly smooth the top using a spatula. Be very careful not to disturb the cream cheese layer.
Step 9: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 48 to 50 minutes or until the top of the loaf is domed, golden, and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Take note that the cream cheese layer ever gets completely solid.
Step 10: Remove the bread from the oven when done and allow it to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes. Then, turn it out on a wire rack and let the bread cool completely.
Step 11: Slice the bread and serve. Keep any leftovers in an airtight container and store them at room temperature for up to a week. You can also freeze it for up to 6 months.
Notes
If you notice that the tops and sides of the bread are browning too much at the 30-minute mark, grab a sheet of foil and tent the pan. Note that the baking time varies depending on the moisture content of bananas, cream cheese, climate, and oven. This banana bread is perfect to serve with Honey Butter, Cinnamon-Sugar Butter, Blueberry Butter, Strawberry Butter, or Vanilla Browned Butter Glaze.
