Ingredients
– 3 ripe bananas, mashed
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup brown sugar
– 1 cup cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup sour cream
– 4 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Equipment Needed
– 9-inch springform pan
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer or whisk
– Rubber spatula
– Baking sheet
– Parchment paper
Step-by-Step Instructions
To kick things off, I preheat my oven to 350°F (175°C). I grab my mixing bowls and start with the banana bread batter. In a large bowl, I blend the mashed bananas with granulated sugar and brown sugar until everything is combined and smooth. Then, I fold in my cream cheese and sour cream, which adds an incredibly rich texture that I just adore. Next, I beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by a dash of vanilla extract for that lovely aromatic note. (See the next page below to continue steps…)