Elements
For the Banana Bread
- 3 massive ripe bananas (plus 1 additional banana for the highest, non-obligatory)
- 1/3 cup (75g) melted butter
- 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar (non-obligatory however advisable)
- 1 massive egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
For the Cream Cheese Filling
- 1 cup (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup (65g) sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 massive egg
✅ Directions
1. Make the Banana Bread Batter
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash the 3 ripe bananas in a bowl.
- Add:
- melted butter
- sugar + brown sugar
- egg
- vanilla
- Combine till easy.
- Add flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine gently — do not overmix.
2. Make the Cream Cheese Filling
In a separate bowl, beat collectively:
- cream cheese
- sugar
- egg
- vanilla
Combine till easy and creamy.
3. Assemble
- Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment.
- Pour half of the banana batter.
- Add all the cream cheese filling in a easy layer.
- Pour the relaxation of the banana batter on high.
- Slice the additional banana lengthwise and lay it on high (non-obligatory however matches your picture!).
4. Bake
Bake for 50–65 minutes.
If the highest browns too quick, cowl loosely with foil.
Bread is finished when:
- A toothpick inserted into the bread half (not the cream cheese layer) comes out clear.
5. Cool
Let it cool absolutely so the cream cheese layer units — about 1 hour.
✅ Suggestions
- Use very ripe bananas for max taste.
- Retailer within the fridge as a result of cream cheese.
- Tastes even higher the subsequent day!
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