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Homemade Banana Cream Cheese Pound Cake

This delightful pound cake blends the richness of cream cheese with the sweetness of ripe bananas, creating a comforting dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened Use full-fat cream cheese for the best flavor.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure the butter is at room temperature.
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs Bring eggs to room temperature for even mixing.
  • 4 large ripe bananas, mashed Use very ripe bananas for sweetness.
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Sift before measuring for accuracy.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure vanilla extract is recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until fluffy.
  3. Gradually add in the granulated sugar, mixing until well blended.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly each time.
  5. Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  7. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake for about 60-70 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cooling
  1. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for the best flavor. You can add nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra fun.