🕒 Step-by-Step Instructions (Foolproof & Fragrant!)
1. Prep & Preheat
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment (overhang for easy lift!)
2. Make the Banana Batter
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
- Whisk in melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
3. Make the Cream Cheese Filling
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy (1–2 min).
4. Layer & Swirl
- Pour half the banana batter into the pan.
- Dollop half the cream cheese mixture on top; swirl gently with a knife.
- Repeat with remaining banana batter and cream cheese.
- Finish with a final swirl for marbled effect.
5. Bake Until Golden
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean (a few crumbs are fine).
- Let cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
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