Moist Banana Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting to Savor!

This Moist Banana Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting brings rich banana flavor combined with creamy sweetness, perfect for breakfast or dessert.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 10

Cooling Time 15

Total Time 1 40

Servings: 10 slices

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Bread

2 cups Mashed Bananas Use ripe, overripe bananas for optimal flavor and moisture.
½ cup Vegetable Oil Keeps the bread moist; substitutes include coconut oil or applesauce.
2 large Eggs Add structure; bring them to room temperature for better mixing.
2 tsp Vanilla Extract Opt for high-quality for the best results.
2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar Activates baking soda for leavening.
2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure; substitute with gluten-free flour if needed.
1 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness; reduce for less sweetness or use coconut sugar.
½ tsp Baking Powder Ensure freshness for a good rise.
1 tsp Baking Soda Works with vinegar to help the bread rise beautifully.
1 tsp Salt Enhances overall flavor; crucial for balance.
1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Adjust to taste.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

4 oz Cream Cheese Ensure it’s at room temperature for easy mixing.
¼ cup Unsalted Butter Adds creaminess to the frosting blend.
2 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust to achieve preferred sweetness.
½ tsp Vanilla Extract Adds flavor depth.
⅛ tsp Salt Balances the sweetness.

Equipment

9x5-inch loaf pan
mixing bowl
spatula

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper.
Mash 2 cups of ripe bananas until smooth, setting aside the banana mash.
Whisk together the mashed bananas, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar until combined.
Fold in the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until no dry flour remains.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Beat together cream cheese and unsalted butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled banana bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture. Ensure eggs are at room temperature before mixing.

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