Cream Cheese Banana Bread

Ingredients and Weight:

• All-purpose flour: 1.5 cups (187.5 g)
• Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5 g)
• Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g)
• Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 g)
• Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (2 g)
• Ground nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon (1 g)
• Very ripe bananas, mashed: 3 (about 345 g)
• Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200 g)
• Cream cheese, softened: 8 ounces (227 g)
• Large eggs: 2 (100 g)
• Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5 ml)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

50-55 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, sugar, cream cheese, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

• Serving size: 1 slice (about 120 g)
• Calories: 300
• Fat: 15 g
• Saturated fat: 6 g
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Sodium: 210 mg
• Carbohydrates: 40 g
• Dietary fiber: 3 g
• Sugars: 20 g
• Protein: 7 g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and tender crumb
• Rich banana flavor
• Tangy cream cheese adds a creamy contrast
• Warm, comforting aroma
• Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert

User Comments:

• "This banana bread is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. It's so moist and flavorful that I couldn't resist having a second slice!"
• "I love the addition of cream cheese to this recipe. It gives it a unique flavor that sets it apart from other banana bread."
• "This bread is so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. I'm definitely going to make it again and again."
• "I couldn't find cream cheese at the store, so I substituted it with sour cream. It still turned out great!"
• "This bread is a crowd-pleaser. I brought it to a party and everyone loved it."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• For a sweeter banana bread, add 1/2 cup more sugar to the batter.
• To make the bread more moist, add 1/2 cup of mashed avocado to the batter.
• If you don't have a loaf pan, you can bake the batter in a greased and floured 8x8-inch baking dish. The cooking time may vary slightly.
• Let the banana bread cool completely before slicing and serving to ensure clean cuts.