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cream cheese strawberry banana bread

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Annacia avatar
Moose Jaw, SK
Updated on Feb 22, 2017

The slight tartness of the fresh berries and the sweetness of the bananas is such a great combination. The crumb and flavor of this strawberry banana bread actually reminds me somewhat of a pound cake, which makes it perfect not only for serving as a yummy breakfast treat, but also as dessert! Or, if you’re like me, this is just the ticket for a mid-afternoon snack.

Rate
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield makes 2 loaves

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or to taste
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup very ripe mashed bananas (approximate 2 large or 3 small)
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon flour

How To Make cream cheese strawberry banana bread

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour two 8.5x4.5x2.5" loaf pans, and set aside.
  • Step 2
    Cream the butter and cream cheese together with an electric mixer. Gradually add the sugar, beating well to combine. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Step 3
    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the butter/cream cheese mixture, mixing just until combined. Add the vanilla and mashed bananas, mixing on low speed to incorporate. Fold in the strawberries just until they are fully incorporated into the batter.
  • Step 4
    Divide batter between the prepared pans, spreading evenly with a spatula. Bake for 1 hour, shielding with foil for the last 15 minutes of baking to prevent over-browning, until a cake tester inserted into the center of each loaf comes out clean. Remove pans to a a foil rack, and cool bread in pans for 10 minutes. Remove bread directly onto racks to cool completely.
  • Step 5
    Note: This bread is delicious warm, but make sure to allow at least 30 minutes after taking the loaves out of the oven before slicing with a serrated bread knife to ensure nice, pretty slices.
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