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Cozy Pumpkin Spice Banana Bread Recipe with Cream Cheese Swirl

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A moist and flavorful pumpkin spice banana bread with a luscious cream cheese swirl, perfect for cozy mornings or afternoon snacks. This easy recipe uses simple pantry staples and delivers a comforting treat with a tangy, creamy center.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey (optional)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • For the Cream Cheese Swirl:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray, or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup granulated sugar until smooth. Add 1 egg yolk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; beat until silky. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth. Stir in 1 cup pumpkin puree, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey (if using), 1/4 cup oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, 1/4 teaspoon cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Dollop half the cream cheese mixture evenly on top. Repeat with remaining batter and cream cheese mixture. Use a butter knife or skewer to swirl the cream cheese through the batter gently.
  7. Bake for 55-65 minutes. Check doneness starting at 50 minutes by inserting a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly.
  8. Let bread cool in pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness. Soften cream cheese and eggs to room temperature for smooth blending. Tent with foil if the bread browns too quickly. Swirl cream cheese gently for distinct marbling. Bananas can be ripened faster by baking at 300°F for 10 minutes if needed.

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