CREAM CHEESE-BANANA-NUT BREAD

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For a request from Southern Living, January edition. Submitted by Willie Monroe, Homewood, Alabama. Prep time does not include making toppings. The nutrition facts includes all of the topping ingredients.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 Loaves, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 lbs. or 4 medium)
1 cup pecans, chopped, toasted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped, toasted
1 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons orange juice, fresh
1 teaspoon orange rind, grated
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped, toasted
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with electric mixer, until creamy.
  • Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
  • Combine flour and next 3 ingredients; gradually add to butter mixture, beating at low speed just until blended.
  • Stir in bananas, pecans, and vanilla.
  • Spoon batter into 2 greased and floured 8 x 4 inch loafpans.
  • Bake at 350ยบ for 1 hour, or until tests clean. (Shield with foil the last 15 minutes to prevent browning, if necessary.
  • Cool bread in pans on wire racks 10 minutes.
  • Remove from pans, and cool 30 minutes on wire racks before slicing.
  • Orange Pecan Topping:.
  • Sprinkle pecans over batter before baking.
  • Cool bread 10 minutes, remove from pans.
  • Stir together sugar, orange juice and orange rind.
  • Drizzle evenly over warm bread.
  • Cinnamon-Crisp Topping.
  • Stir together brown sugar, toasted pecans, flour, melted butter and cinnamon.
  • Sprinle mixture evenly over batter.
  • Bake and cool bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1022.8, Fat 54.7, SaturatedFat 19.9, Cholesterol 127.3, Sodium 526.2, Carbohydrate 128.1, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 84.3, Protein 11.9

Binood Mister
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This bread is delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. It's the perfect combination of sweet and moist. I'll definitely be making it again.


Oniyah Up
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I love this recipe! The bread is so moist and flavorful. The cream cheese filling is the perfect addition. It's a great way to use up overripe bananas.


Prince Jaiswal
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This bread is the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The cream cheese filling is the perfect touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kamrunnesha BabyVC
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I made this bread for a brunch party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cream cheese filling was a nice surprise.


Nasir Ch
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This bread is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the way the cream cheese filling melts in your mouth. It's the perfect treat for any occasion.


Hina Gaming
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I've been making this bread for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect combination of sweet and moist. The cream cheese filling is the perfect finishing touch.


dora onyewuchi
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This bread is a staple in our house. We make it all the time. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the addition of cream cheese.


Boriana Dimitrova
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I made this bread for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best banana nut bread he's ever had. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Dominion Bitrus
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This is my go-to recipe for banana nut bread. It's always a crowd-pleaser. The cream cheese filling adds a delicious richness that takes it to the next level.


mdsuman Sarkar
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the bread is always delicious. I've made it with different types of nuts and fruits and it's always a hit.


Kanin
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This bread is so moist and flavorful. The cream cheese filling is the perfect touch. It's a great treat for any occasion.


Jamica Harris
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I've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I love the addition of walnuts. They add a nice crunch.


Sarswoti Katwoti xettri
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This bread is perfect for a lazy weekend morning. It's easy to make and it fills the house with an amazing aroma. The cream cheese filling is a nice surprise.


Mbuponelo Kabanje
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I made this bread for my kids' school bake sale and it was a huge hit! The kids loved it and the parents all asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making it again.


Easy Connect
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I'm not usually a fan of banana nut bread, but this recipe changed my mind. The cream cheese filling is the perfect touch. It's so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


asheika Robinson
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This bread is delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.


Nimot Ogundayo
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My grandmother used to make this bread when I was a kid, and it was always a favorite. I've tried other recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's just as good as I remember it being.


Syed Farooque hassan
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I love this recipe! The bread is so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese filling adds a perfect touch of sweetness and richness. It's a great treat for breakfast or brunch.


Pertab Jena
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This is an amazing recipe! The banana nut bread was moist and flavorful. The hint of cream cheese added a delicious richness. It was easy to make and a big hit with my family. Highly recommend!