Banana Bread Recipe with Cream Cheese

I don't know about you, but I've always enjoyed banana bread, but I wasn't passionate about it. This past summer that changed; I couldn't stop thinking about banana bread. Weird. I know.

A unique banana bread recipe. Cream cheese adds a smooth texture.

My husband and I had a one-night getaway this past summer. We stayed at a lovely bed and breakfast in Delaware, just a couple hours from home. The breakfast was fabulous. This banana bread was just one of many items served. It was unlike any banana bread I had had before; it was incredible. But we drove away without asking for the recipe.

A delicious and unique banana bread. Traditional, but different enough to make you remember this bread.

Every time I had ripe bananas to use after that, I wanted to make THE banana bread. Not my peanut butter, banana, chocolate chip muffins or my standard banana bread recipe. I wanted the rich banana bread which the Causey Mansion had served to us that August morning.

Finally, I emailed the owners who graciously shared the recipe which has been with the BnB for years. I hope you'll try it. It's traditional, yet different. And memorable.

Please note, I typically avoid nuts in breads, but I like the original recipe so much, that I add them whenever I have the pecans.

Banana Bread

by ThisSimpleHome.com

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Ingredients (2 Loaves)

3/4 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
4 ripe bananas, mashed
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups sugar
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup roasted pecans
1 +/- tablespoon sugar

Easy Banana Bread Instructions

Mix everything together in a bowl except the 2 tablespoons of sugar. Pour into two buttered and floured 9x5x3 pans. Sprinkle the additional sugar for a crusty glaze. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes.

Or you can mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. In a large bowl cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix in bananas. Add the flour mixture and then stir in pecans. Pour in a buttered and floured pan and top with sugar.

So there you have it. A delicious and easy banana bread recipe. Visit Delaware and the historic Causey Mansion for a taste...or make your own. (If you are in Delaware, we're not far away...And I sometimes take requests for desserts.)

~ Annette