Banana Bread with Cream Cheese Icing

Banana Bread with Icing

Banana bread is a classic treat that many people love to bake and enjoy. This recipe adds a delicious cream cheese icing on top, making it even more delightful. Soft, moist, and sweet, this banana bread with icing is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert.

Why Make This Recipe

You should try making this banana bread because it uses simple ingredients and is easy to prepare. The wonderful aroma of baked bananas fills your kitchen, making it a cozy place to be. Plus, the cream cheese icing adds a creamy sweetness that takes it to a whole new level. It’s a great way to use up overripe bananas and share a homemade treat with family and friends.

How to Make Banana Bread with Icing

Ingredients:

For the Banana Bread

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup mashed bananas (a 7.5 inch banana is roughly ½ cup)
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 cups flour
• ½ tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

For the Cream Cheese Spread

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• Dash of salt

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 320 degrees F (160 degrees C). Grease and flour a loaf pan, or use non-stick baking spray.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until nice and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one by one and beat well after each addition.
4. Mix in the mashed banana, milk, and fresh lemon juice until well combined. If you like, fold in the chopped walnuts at this point.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
6. Slowly add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently. Mix just until combined.
7. Immediately pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour. Keep an eye on it; the edges can burn, so take it out earlier if needed.
8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, carefully invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
9. For the cream cheese icing, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until light and smooth.
10. Once the banana bread is completely cooled, spread the cream cheese icing over the top.

How to Serve Banana Bread with Icing

Slice the banana bread into thick pieces and serve it on a plate. The icing adds a sweet touch, making it perfect to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.

How to Store Banana Bread

To keep your banana bread fresh, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container. It can be kept at room temperature for up to four days. You can also freeze slices of banana bread for up to three months. Just make sure to wrap each slice well for best results.

Tips to Make Banana Bread with Icing

• Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
• Don’t over-mix the batter; mix just until ingredients are combined for a lighter bread.
• Try adding chocolate chips to the batter for an extra treat.

Variation

You can make this recipe gluten-free by replacing all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend. Also, you can experiment with different nuts or add dried fruits like cranberries for a unique twist.

FAQs

1. Can I use frozen bananas for this recipe?
Yes, you can use frozen bananas. Just thaw them completely and mash them before adding to the recipe.

2. How can I tell when the banana bread is done baking?
The banana bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs attached.

3. Can I make this recipe without eggs?
Yes, you can replace the eggs with flaxseed meal or applesauce. Use 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce or 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons of water per egg.

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Banana Bread with Icing

Soft, moist, and sweet banana bread topped with creamy cream cheese icing, perfect for breakfast or dessert.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 8 servings

Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients

  

For the Banana Bread

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup mashed bananas (a 7.5 inch banana is roughly ½ cup)
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 cups flour
• ½ tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

For the Cream Cheese Spread

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• Dash salt

Instructions

 

Preparation

• Preheat your oven to 320 degrees F (160 degrees C). Grease and flour a loaf pan, or use non-stick baking spray.
• In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until nice and fluffy.
• Add the eggs one by one and beat well after each addition.
• Mix in the mashed banana, milk, and fresh lemon juice until well combined. If you like, fold in the chopped walnuts at this point.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• Slowly add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently. Mix just until combined.
• Immediately pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

Baking

• Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour. Keep an eye on it; the edges can burn, so take it out earlier if needed.
• Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, carefully invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Cream Cheese Icing

• For the cream cheese icing, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until light and smooth.
• Once the banana bread is completely cooled, spread the cream cheese icing over the top.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness. Don’t over-mix the batter; mix just until ingredients are combined for a lighter bread. Try adding chocolate chips to the batter for an extra treat.

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