Banana Walnut Cream Cheese Loaf

Ingredients

- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray, ensuring even coverage.

2. Toast Walnuts:
Place the chopped walnuts on a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven for about 8 minutes, stirring halfway through until they are golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.

3. Prepare the Banana Mixture:
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

5. Fold in Walnuts:
Gently fold the toasted walnuts into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed.

6. Fill the Loaf Pan:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

7. Bake the Loaf:
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting:
In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating until the frosting is creamy and well blended.

9. Frost the Loaf:
Once the loaf has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting over the top in an even layer.

10. Serve and Enjoy:
Slice the frosted banana walnut loaf and serve as a delightful dessert or sweet snack.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT20M
20 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT1H10M
1 hour 10 minutes

Total Time

PT1H30M
1 hour 30 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

banana bread, cream cheese frosting, walnut loaf, baked dessert, banana walnut loaf, easy baking, homemade cake, banana dessert, walnut dessert, sweet treat

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 2,100 calories

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