Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 to 3 large eggs
1 to 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 to 5 ripe bananas, mashed
1/4 cup sour cream
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
Directions:
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Cream Butter and Sugar:
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla:
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Add Bananas and Sour Cream:
Mix in the mashed bananas and sour cream until well combined.
Prepare Cream Cheese Layer:
In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
Assemble the Bread:
Pour half of the banana batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Spread the cream cheese over the batter.
Top with the remaining banana batter.
Bake:
Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool:
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy this light, moist, and delicious Cream Cheese Banana Bread!