Name: Cream Cheese Banana Bread with Crumb Topping
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup light brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas); 1/4 cup sour cream; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cream cheese layer); 1 large egg (for cream cheese layer); 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for cream cheese layer); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream cheese layer); 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for crumb topping); 1/3 cup light brown sugar (for crumb topping); 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for crumb topping); 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes (for crumb topping)

Description

A rich and ultra-moist banana bread swirled with a sweet cream cheese filling and topped with a buttery cinnamon crumb topping. Perfect for brunch, cozy mornings, or as a sweet treat.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup light brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas)

1/4 cup sour cream

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cream cheese layer)

1 large egg (for cream cheese layer)

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for cream cheese layer)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream cheese layer)

1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)

1/3 cup light brown sugar (for crumb topping)

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for crumb topping)

1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes (for crumb topping)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan, and line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract, mashed bananas, and sour cream until smooth.
Add dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
In a separate bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, egg, flour, and vanilla until smooth to make the cream cheese filling.
For the crumb topping, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl, then cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Pour half of the banana batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spoon the cream cheese filling evenly over it. Top with remaining banana batter.
Sprinkle crumb topping generously over the top of the batter.
Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Cover loosely with foil if the top browns too quickly.
Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.

If desired, add mini chocolate chips or chopped walnuts to the banana batter.

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.

To freeze, wrap slices individually and freeze up to 2 months.

Warm slices in the microwave for 15–20 seconds before serving.

You can substitute sour cream with plain Greek yogurt.

Make sure crumb topping is chunky and gently pressed to avoid sinking.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 65 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 385
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 75mg