This banana bread recipe is truly out of this world good! Not only is the banana bread itself dense and moist but it has a thick cheesecake layer that adds a great creamy tang. And it’s so great to see everyone’s faces light up as you first slice into it—it’s the perfect surprise!

I make this recipe almost every time we have ripe bananas lying around because it’s so dang good—hands down my favorite banana baked good. Plus, it’s quick and easy to throw together, making it great for an indulgent weekday breakfast or dessert.

 

Ingredients:

Bread ingredients:

1 egg

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

1/4 cup liquid state coconut oil (or vegetable oil)

1/4 cup sour cream (or plain yogurt)

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup mashed banana (about 2 large bananas)

1 cup flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

pinch of salt

Cream cheese layer ingredients:

1 large egg

4 oz cream cheese softened

1/4 cup white sugar

3 tbsp flour

 

Directions:

In a large bowl blend the egg, brown sugar, coconut oil, sour cream and vanilla and blend until smooth. Add the mashed bananas and stir in.
Stir in the salt, baking powder and baking soda.
Add the flour and stir until just combined, don’t overmix.
Set aside.

Prepare cream cheese layer by creaming together the 4 oz of cream cheese and 1/4 cup of sugar. Add the egg and stir and then add the flour. Stir until smooth.
Set aside.

Grease a 5×9″ loaf pan and pour in about 2/3 of the banana bread mixture. Smooth and press into corners. Pour cream cheese mixture over the bottom layer. Carefully spread it out evenly, covering the bottom layer completely.
Spread remaining banana bread batter evenly over the top.

Bake at 350F for 45 to 50 minutes or until center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.

Allow bread to cool in pan for about 15 minutes and then remove from pan and cool completely before slicing.

 

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Quick tip: To ensure your banana bread doesn’t stick line the bottom of  the pan with parchment paper before greasing—it’ll help your bread slide right out.

Recipe courtesy of YoYoMax.

Photo courtesy of The Little Clove.