Who says banana bread has to be basic? This version kicks things up a notch, combining soft banana bread with a decadent mocha cream cheese swirl. As if banana bread wasn’t already the ultimate comfort food, we’ve decided to throw in a little coffee and chocolate, because why not? This isn’t your grandma’s plain loaf, folks. It’s a rich, indulgent treat that’s equal parts sophisticated and comforting. Every slice is a balance of banana, coffee, and a creamy chocolatey twist. You’ll be hard-pressed to stop at just one piece, but go ahead, we won’t judge.
Banana Bread with Mocha Cream Cheese Swirl
This decadent banana bread combines the rich flavors of banana, coffee, and a creamy mocha swirl for an irresistible twist.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the Mocha Cream Cheese Swirl:
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp brewed coffee
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mash the bananas and mix with melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the banana mixture.
- For the mocha swirl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, coffee, and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Pour half the banana bread batter into the prepared pan, then add half of the mocha cream cheese mixture on top.
- Swirl the mocha mixture into the banana batter using a knife or skewer.
- Repeat with the remaining batter and mocha mixture, then swirl again.
- Bake for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 300
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Calcium: 5%
- Iron: 6%
- Potassium: 7%
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Vitamin B6: 8%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe:
- Add a touch more coffee for a stronger mocha flavor.
- For a more decadent swirl, consider adding chocolate chips to the cream cheese mixture.
- Serve warm for extra melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness.
