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Cozy Pumpkin Spice Banana Bread with Cream Cheese Swirl

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This moist and tender banana bread is swirled with a tangy cream cheese ribbon and spiced with pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon. It’s the perfect cozy treat for fall mornings, afternoon snacks, or sharing with friends.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240g) mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas)
  • ½ cup (120g) canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar (for swirl)
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for swirl)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on long sides. Lightly grease exposed ends.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes with a hand mixer on medium speed.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and beat once more.
  5. Mix in mashed bananas and pumpkin puree on low speed until just combined.
  6. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients in two additions, mixing just until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
  7. In a small bowl, beat softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons sugar, egg yolk, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  8. Pour half of the banana bread batter into prepared pan. Spoon cream cheese mixture on top in dollops, then pour remaining batter over it. Use a butter knife or toothpick to gently swirl layers together with 5-6 figure-eight motions.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If top browns too quickly, tent with foil after 40 minutes.
  10. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then lift out using parchment sling. Transfer to rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use overripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Do not overmix batter to avoid dense bread. Let cream cheese soften completely for a smooth swirl. Cool bread completely before slicing to allow cream cheese swirl to set. Bread can be stored at room temperature for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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