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Banana Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

This elevated classic combines the comforting moisture of traditional banana bread with the luxurious tanginess of cream cheese, creating a dessert-like experience that's still appropriate for breakfast.
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Banana Bread, Cream Cheese Frosting, Moist Banana Bread, Banana Dessert
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Frosting Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 325kcal

Equipment

  • 9×5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Wire Cooling Rack

Ingredients

Banana Bread

  • 3 large overripe bananas about 1½ cups mashed
  • 1/3 cup butter melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free option)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar brown sugar works beautifully for deeper flavor
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour substitute with 1:1 gluten-free flour if needed
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or grease it thoroughly.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mash the overripe bananas with a fork until smooth with just a few small chunks remaining.
  • Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture, stirring just until combined.
  • Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • While the bread cools, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  • Add the sifted powdered sugar gradually, then incorporate vanilla and salt. Continue beating until the frosting is light and creamy—about 3 minutes total.
  • Once the banana bread has completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the top. For an elegant finish, create decorative swirls with the back of a spoon, or sprinkle with chopped walnuts or a light dusting of cinnamon.

Notes

For a healthier version, try these alternatives:
  • Replace half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for more fiber
  • Reduce sugar to ½ cup and rely on the natural sweetness of very ripe bananas
  • Use Greek yogurt cream cheese for the frosting to cut fat
  • Substitute applesauce for half the butter in the bread
  • Add chopped walnuts, pecans, chocolate chips, or dried cranberries for extra texture
Because of the cream cheese frosting, this bread must be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Allow to come to room temperature for 20 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Sodium: 230mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 32g
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