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Banana Bread with Cream Cheese Glaze

Moist Banana Bread with Cream Cheese Glaze for Cozy Moments

This Moist Banana Bread with Cream Cheese Glaze is a delightful treat perfect for any meal or gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted and cooled
  • 2 large Large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 3 large Very Ripe Bananas (mashed)
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Dried Peaches or Apricots (optional)
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans reserve some for topping
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter (softened for glaze)
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Extra Vanilla Extract (for glaze)

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • rubber spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  3. Mix the sugar and cooled butter together until creamy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time and whisk in vanilla.
  5. Fold in mashed bananas gently.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding until just combined.
  7. Fold in optional dried fruits and pecans.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and top with reserved pecans.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
  10. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  11. Beat together the cream cheese and butter, then mix in powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  12. Drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the cooled banana bread and allow to set before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slicesCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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