Cream Cheese Swirl Banana Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Bread
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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4 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
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1/4 cup sour cream
→ For the Cream Cheese Filling
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Instructions:
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Heat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
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Whisk together your flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
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Cream butter and sugar until fluffy (3-5 minutes). Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Mix in mashed bananas and sour cream. Gradually stir in flour mixture until just combined.
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Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Mix in egg and vanilla until creamy.
# Notes:
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This bread combines classic banana bread with a creamy cheesecake layer
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Don't overmix the batter or your bread might become tough
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Make sure your bananas are very ripe for the best flavor