SOUTHERN LIVING'S CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE BANANA NUT BREAD

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This was published in Southern Living's Feb 2008 edition. It is a re-make of the original recipe contributed by Willie Monroe from Homewood, Alabama. This version cuts down some of the fat intake and still remains as delish as the original recipe.

Provided by Marz7215

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 loaves, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/4 cups pecans, divided
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups mashed very riped bananas (about 4 medium sized)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans (not toasted)
1 1/2 teaspoons melted butter
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Place 3/4 cup pecans in a single layer on a baking shhet and bake 12-15 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring after 6 minutes.
  • Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy and light. Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
  • Combine flours and next 4 ingredients; gradually add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
  • Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition. Stir in bananas, toasted pecans, and vanilla. Spoon batter into 2 greased and floured 8X4 inch pans.
  • Stir topping ingredients. Lightly sprinkle mixture over batter in pans.
  • Bake at 350°F for one hour or until a long wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and sides of bread pull away from pan, shielding with aluminum foil during last 15 minutes to prevent excessive browning, if necessary. Cool bread in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks. Let cool 30 minutes.

Arbaz Baloch
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I'm not a fan of banana nut bread, but this recipe might change my mind.


Shivashankar Chaudhary
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This recipe looks complicated, but I'm sure it's worth the effort.


algeria h
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It sounds delicious.


Nex
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This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.


Mohammad Eron
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my bread turned out dense and heavy.


Ajtherealest Ajtherealest
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This bread was a disappointment. It was bland and the cream cheese filling was too sweet.


moinul hussain
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I made this bread for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Sergio Bonilla (Gypsy)
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This recipe is a keeper! The bread is moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese filling is the perfect complement.


Sufyan Ali
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I've never made banana nut bread before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out great!


Jillian Milcavage
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This bread was a disaster! It was dry, crumbly, and the cream cheese filling was runny.


Gabriela White
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I'm not a big fan of banana nut bread, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The cream cheese filling added a nice touch of flavor.


Jacqueline Bugarin Gonzalez
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The bread was a little dry for my taste, but the cream cheese filling was delicious.


Lamon Gray
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This bread was easy to make and tasted amazing! I will definitely be making it again.


Prince Chaudhary
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I've made this bread several times and it always turns out perfect. It's moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese filling is delicious.


Kim Somi
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This banana nut bread was a hit with my family! The cinnamon cream cheese filling was the perfect touch of sweetness and flavor.