Cream Cheese Banana Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Bread Mixture
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup white sugar
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2 large eggs
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1/4 cup sour cream
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4 ripe bananas, mashed (around 1 1/2 cups)
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2 cups regular flour
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup soft unsalted butter
→ Cheesecake Layer
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 cup white sugar
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8 ounces of softened cream cheese
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F. Either grease a 9×5 inch pan or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
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In a medium bowl, mix together the salt, soda, and flour, then put aside for later.
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Beat the butter and sugar together until light and creamy (takes a few minutes). Add eggs one by one. Stir in vanilla, mashed bananas, and sour cream. Then gently fold in your dry mix till it's just combined.
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Use a mixer to blend the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla. Keep mixing until it's silky.
# Notes:
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This soft loaf mixes banana bread and creamy cheesecake in the middle.
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Stir gently! Overmixing can ruin the texture.
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Riper bananas bring out the sweetest taste here.