Creamy Swirled Banana Bread (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Filling

01 - 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
02 - ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg, room temperature
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

→ Banana Bread

06 - 3 ripe bananas
07 - ½ cup (113g) butter, melted
08 - ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
09 - ½ cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
10 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
11 - ½ cup sour cream, room temperature
12 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
13 - 2 cups (256g) all-purpose flour
14 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
15 - ½ teaspoon baking powder

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray two 9x5-inch loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray.
02 - Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla, then flour. Beat until incorporated.
03 - Mash bananas, mix in melted butter and sugars. Add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Beat until combined.
04 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Add to wet ingredients and mix until incorporated.
05 - Pour 2 cups batter in each pan. Add dollops of cream cheese mixture and spread. Top with remaining batter.
06 - Bake 50-55 minutes until toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Use room temperature ingredients for best results
02 - Can be stored in airtight container

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