Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with Banana Pudding Banana Bread, a moist and creamy treat that reimagines classic banana bread. This recipe features luscious layers of banana pudding nestled within rich banana bread, making it the perfect addition to brunch or a sweet dessert for any gathering. Easy to prepare with simple pantry staples, this bread is not just a feast for the taste buds but also offers versatility in serving. Whether enjoyed warm with honey drizzled on top or served cold alongside whipped cream, every slice promises a burst of banana goodness. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this unique dessert that will surely impress anyone who tries it!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 ½ oz instant banana pudding mix
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cup mashed bananas (about 4 medium)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5 loaf pan by spraying it with baking spray and lining it with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, beat together cream cheese and instant pudding mix until smooth. Add an egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together.
- In the stand mixer, combine mashed bananas and sugar, mixing until blended. Add vegetable oil and eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl as needed.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour half of the banana batter into the prepared pan, followed by the cream cheese filling, then top with remaining banana batter.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Cool before glazing with a mixture of milk, vanilla bean paste, powdered sugar, and crushed vanilla wafers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg