This Banana Bread recipe is a delightful twist on the classic, featuring a rich maple cream cheese frosting that elevates the flavors. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat, this recipe is easy to follow and yields a moist, flavorful loaf.
The combination of ripe bananas and a creamy maple frosting creates a deliciously satisfying dessert that everyone will love. Enjoy it fresh out of the oven or as a snack throughout the week.
Delicious Banana Bread with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
This Banana Bread with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting recipe produces a moist and flavorful loaf that is perfect for any occasion. The frosting adds a sweet, creamy touch that complements the banana flavor beautifully. The recipe takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes from start to finish and serves 10 slices.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas and melted butter. Stir in the baking soda and salt.
- Add Sugar and Egg: Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Incorporate Flour: Gently fold in the flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Frosting: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, maple syrup, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Frost the Bread: Once the banana bread is completely cooled, spread the maple cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy your delicious banana bread with maple cream cheese frosting!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 10 slices
- Calories: 210kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
