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Creamy Brown Butter Banana Bread Recipe with Swirl Easy and Perfect

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A rich and moist banana bread featuring nutty brown butter and a luscious cream cheese swirl, perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups or 350 grams)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, browned
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: Place 6 tablespoons (85 grams) of unsalted butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly as the butter melts, then starts to foam and turn golden brown with nutty aromas (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Prepare the Cream Cheese Swirl: In a small bowl, beat together 4 ounces (115 grams) of softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar, and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) milk until smooth and creamy. Set aside in the fridge while you make the batter.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the browned butter with 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar and 1/4 cup (50 grams) packed brown sugar until blended. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Add Bananas: Fold in the mashed bananas to the wet mixture using a spatula.
  6. Combine Dry and Wet: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined; do not overmix.
  7. Assemble the Bread: Pour half the batter into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan. Dollop the cream cheese mixture over the batter, then add the remaining batter on top. Using a butter knife or skewer, swirl the cream cheese gently through the batter to create a marbled effect.
  8. Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 55-65 minutes. Start checking around 50 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter.
  9. Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

If the bread browns too quickly on top, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking. Use overripe bananas for increased sweetness and moisture. For dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free cream cheese. Avoid overmixing batter to keep bread tender. Check doneness with toothpick test.

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Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, cream cheese swirl, easy banana bread, moist banana bread, breakfast bread, snack bread

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