Cream Cheese Banana Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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Baking soda: 1 teaspoon.
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Ground cinnamon: 1/4 teaspoon.
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Salt: 1/2 teaspoon.
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All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups.
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Unsalted butter, softened: 1/2 cup.
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Granulated sugar: 1 cup.
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Eggs: 2 large.
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Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon.
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Ripe bananas, mashed: 3.
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Sour cream: 1/4 cup.
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Cream cheese, softened: 4 ounces.
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray.
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In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
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In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with the sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, then fold in the mashed bananas and sour cream.
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In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
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Pour half of the banana mixture into the loaf pan, then layer with the cream cheese spread. Top with the remaining banana batter.
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Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy.
# Notes:
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This banana bread is a delightful combination of moist banana flavors and a creamy cream cheese layer, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack.