Creamy Swirl Banana Bread (Print)
Soft banana loaf with a creamy cheesecake middle. Blends two classic desserts perfectly in one tasty loaf.
# Ingredients:
→ Bread Mixture
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2 cups plain flour
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1/2 cup softened butter
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1/4 cup sour cream
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4 mashed bananas (around 1 1/2 cups total)
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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2 large eggs
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3/4 cup white sugar
→ Cheesecake Layer
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8 ounces softened cream cheese
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 egg
# Steps:
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Turn on your oven to 350°F. Coat a 9x5 pan with oil or use parchment to line it up.
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Combine flour, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl and keep nearby for later.
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Whip butter and sugar until light and creamy (3–5 mins). Add eggs, one by one, then mix in vanilla. Stir in bananas and sour cream, then gently fold in the dry mixture.
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Mix cream cheese with sugar until silky. Blend in egg and vanilla till smooth.
# Notes:
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This loaf gives you the best of banana bread with a creamy cheesecake twist.
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Mixing the batter too long can make your bread dense instead of soft.
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Bananas that are super ripe bring out deep flavor.