Merken Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Cream Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread. This recipe takes classic, moist banana bread and elevates it with a decadent, creamy cheesecake-like center and a warm, aromatic cinnamon sugar swirl. Whether you are looking for a special breakfast, a satisfying snack, or a sweet dessert, each soft slice offers a perfect balance of flavors that is simply irresistible.
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The beauty of this bread lies in its layers. By sandwiching a sweetened cream cheese mixture between layers of spiced banana batter, you create a beautiful visual effect and a multi-dimensional taste experience. It is a fantastic way to use up those overripe bananas sitting on your counter.
Ingredients
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- Banana Bread: 2 large ripe bananas (mashed), ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter (melted), ¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Cream Cheese Filling: 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese (softened), ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar, 1 large egg, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Cinnamon Sugar Swirl: 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
Instructions
- Step 1
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch (23x13 cm) loaf pan and line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Step 2
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Stir in the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Step 3
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Step 4
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Step 5
- For the cream cheese filling, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Step 6
- In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon to make the cinnamon sugar.
- Step 7
- Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with half the cinnamon sugar.
- Step 8
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the batter. Top with the remaining banana bread batter and smooth the surface. Sprinkle remaining cinnamon sugar on top.
- Step 9
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (a few moist crumbs are fine).
- Step 10
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift out using the parchment overhang and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Zusatztipps für die Zubereitung
For a smooth and creamy filling, ensure your cream cheese is fully softened at room temperature before mixing. When combining the dry and wet ingredients for the banana batter, be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a denser bread. Using very ripe bananas—the kind with lots of brown spots—will provide the best natural sweetness and moisture.
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Varianten und Anpassungen
If you want to add some extra crunch or richness, you can fold in ½ cup of chopped walnuts or semi-sweet chocolate chips into the banana batter before layering. You can also adjust the amount of cinnamon sugar to suit your personal preference for spice.
Serviervorschläge
This banana bread is delicious served slightly warm or toasted with a light smear of butter. It makes a wonderful companion to a fresh cup of coffee or hot tea. Each serving contains approximately 220 calories, 9g of total fat, 32g of carbohydrates, and 3g of protein.
Merken This Cream Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that combines the best of two worlds. Enjoy the comforting aroma of cinnamon and bananas filling your kitchen as it bakes, and look forward to that perfect, creamy slice!
Antworten auf Rezeptfragen
- → Wie erkenne ich, dass das Bananenbrot fertig gebacken ist?
Stechen Sie mit einem Zahnstocher in die Mitte des Brotes. Wenn dieser fast sauber herauskommt und nur wenige feuchte Krümel daran haften, ist das Brot fertig gebacken. Das dauert meist etwa 50 bis 60 Minuten bei 175°C.
- → Kann ich die Bananen durch andere Früchte ersetzen?
Bananen sind aufgrund ihrer Bindungseigenschaften schwer direkt zu ersetzen. Apfelmus oder pürierte Kürbisse funktionieren teilweise, ändern aber Geschmack und Konsistenz erheblich. Für ähnliche Süße kann mehr Zucker hinzugefügt werden.
- → Warum sollte der Frischkäse weich sein?
Der Frischkäse sollte vollständig auf Zimmertemperatur sein, damit er sich cremig und ohne Klümpchen mit den anderen Zutaten verrühren lässt. Nur so entsteht eine gleichmäßig weiche Füllung, die sich nicht vom Teig absetzt.
- → Wie lagere ich das fertige Bananenbrot am besten?
Wickeln Sie das abgekühlte Brot in Folie oder legen Sie es in einen luftdichten Behälter. Im Kühlschrank hält es sich bis zu vier Tage. Für längere Lagerung können Sie es auch portionsweise einfrieren und bei Bedarf auftauen.
- → Welche Variationen sind möglich?
Für mehr Textur können Sie eine halbe Tasse gehackte Walnüsse oder Schokoladentropfen unter den Teig mischen. Statt Zimt funktioniert auch Kardamom oder Muskatnuss. Wer es nussfrei mag, lässt die Nüsse einfach weg.
