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Extra Moist Banana Bread Recipe with Brown Butter Glaze and Cream Cheese Swirl

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This extra moist banana bread features a rich cream cheese swirl and a nutty brown butter glaze, perfect for breakfast or brunch. It’s a comforting, flavorful treat that balances sweetness and texture beautifully.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream
  • 4 ounces (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream cheese swirl)
  • 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter (for glaze)
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk (or dairy-free milk)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
  • Pinch of salt (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but still a bit chunky. Stir in the melted butter and sugar until combined.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in the sour cream to keep the batter moist and tender.
  7. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  8. Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared pan. Dollop the cream cheese mixture evenly over the batter, then pour the remaining banana batter on top.
  9. Using a butter knife or skewer, gently swirl the cream cheese into the batter by making figure-eight motions, creating visible ribbons.
  10. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. Tent with foil after 40 minutes if the top browns too fast.
  11. Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before glazing.
  12. To make the brown butter glaze, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it foams and turns a deep golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 3-4 minutes). Remove from heat immediately.
  13. Whisk in powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and pourable. Add more milk if too thick.
  14. Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled banana bread and let it set for about 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best moisture and sweetness. Brown the butter carefully to avoid burning and achieve a nutty flavor. Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Swirl the cream cheese gently to maintain visible ribbons. Check doneness with a toothpick; moist crumbs are okay. The bread tastes better the next day as flavors deepen.

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