Cream cheese banana bread with coffee glaze is where indulgence meets sophistication, or at least that’s what we tell ourselves. The cream cheese swirls add rich decadence while the bananas keep it moist and flavorful. Then comes the pièce de résistance—a velvety coffee glaze that drips like caffeinated gold. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or those “Oops, I forgot to eat lunch” moments. It’s indulgent without any pretense, just carbs, caffeine, and a generous dose of deliciousness. Fair warning—this bread doesn’t last long. Blink, and you’ll be scraping crumbs off the cutting board.

Cream Cheese Banana Bread with Coffee Glaze

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A rich banana bread swirled with creamy cheese and topped with a velvety coffee glaze. It's decadent, satisfying, and worth every bite.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 55

Total Time 1 20

Servings 10 slices

Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients

For the Banana Bread:

Ripe bananas mashed: 3 medium
All-purpose flour: 2 cups
Granulated sugar: ½ cup
Brown sugar: ¼ cup
Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
Baking soda: ½ teaspoon
Salt: ½ teaspoon
Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
Eggs: 2 large
Butter melted: ½ cup
Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
Greek yogurt: ½ cup

For the Cream Cheese Swirl:

Cream cheese softened: 8 oz
Granulated sugar: ¼ cup
Egg: 1 large
Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon

For the Coffee Glaze:

Brewed coffee cooled: 3 tablespoons
Powdered sugar: 1 cup
Butter softened: 2 tablespoons

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare the Pan
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: Prepare the Cream Cheese Swirl
Beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until evenly combined.
Step 4: Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, beat the sugars, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in mashed bananas and Greek yogurt.
Step 5: Combine Mixtures
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Step 6: Layer the Batter and Cream Cheese Swirl
Pour half the banana batter into the loaf pan. Add a layer of the cream cheese mixture. Top with the remaining batter.
Step 7: Bake the Bread
Bake for 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
Step 8: Prepare the Coffee Glaze
Beat softened butter with powdered sugar. Gradually whisk in the cooled coffee until smooth and creamy.
Step 9: Glaze and Serve
Drizzle the coffee glaze over the cooled bread. Slice and serve.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving):

Calories: 310
Total Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 46g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g

Key Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving):

Vitamin B6: 8% DV
Calcium: 4% DV
Potassium: 290 mg
Magnesium: 5% DV
Iron: 4% DV

Additional Notes/Tips:

Swirl Hack: Use a skewer to create artistic swirls with the cream cheese mixture.
Glaze Consistency: Adjust with more powdered sugar for thicker glaze or more coffee for a thinner drizzle.
Serving Suggestion: Pairs wonderfully with black coffee or a chai latte for a perfect afternoon indulgence.

Cream Cheese Banana Bread with Coffee Glaze