Favorite Banana Bread

photo by:kraft

Thanks to the addition of cream cheese, this classic bread is unbelievably moist. And while it won't be easy, you should wait until it is completely cooled before slicing ...read more

time

prep:

15 min

total:

1 hr 25 min

servings

total:

16 servings

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What You Need

2-1/4

cups flour

1-1/2

tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder

1/2

tsp. baking soda

pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1/4

cup butter, softened

cup sugar

cup mashed fully ripe bananas (about 3)

eggs

cup chopped PLANTERS Walnuts

Enjoy serving MAXWELL HOUSE coffee with this delicious recipe.

Make It

HEAT oven to 350°F.

MIX flour, baking powder and baking soda. Beat cream cheese, butter and sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add bananas and eggs; mix well. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in nuts.

POUR into greased and floured 9x5-inch loaf pan.

BAKE 1 hour 10 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 min.; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Favorite Chocolate-Banana Bread

Prepare as directed, substituting 4 oz. chopped BAKERS Semi-Sweet Chocolate for the nuts.

Substitute

Prepare using PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese.

How to Soften Cream Cheese

Place completely unwrapped package of cream cheese in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 10 sec. or just until softened. Add 15 sec. for each additional package of cream cheese.

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sofia116

posted:4/5/2005

Very moist. Exactly what I was looking for. The cream chesse does it.

a cook

posted:4/2/2005

everyone who had some of the bread loved it, thanks.

XKimberlyXX

posted:3/31/2005

This is by far the best banana bread I have ever made. I also followed the advice of others and added 1 tsp. of banana flavoring as I only had 2 xlarge bananas

a cook

posted:3/23/2005

I followed the advice of earlier reviewers and added some extra banana and some vanilla. This was by far the most wonderful banana bread I've ever eaten. And something no one else has mentioned: it's also the best looking loaf of bread EVER! It's a large loaf, and puffs up above the confines of the pan. Honestly, this bread deserves its own photo shoot! As for overall quality, my hubby said it was definitely good enough to serve to company or give as gifts, but that he'd pout if he had to share.

a cook

posted:2/12/2005

We love nuts, so I added an extra cup. It was wonderful. I used three bananas which was about 1/2 more than it called for. The crust was crunchy slightly, and the inside moist and flavorful. Kids to grandpa loved it.

a cook

posted:2/2/2005

It tastes great! The only complaint is that it's a bit heavier than I expected/

jeepingzalez

posted:2/2/2005

I made it according to the recipe, but it's kinda bland it needs more sugar and a kick of something, I am going to continue to play with the recipe until I can get it to taste. I will say that it turned out very moist!!!

KellJo13

posted:1/26/2005

The best banana bread I've ever made. Will never make another recipe again. Can't wait to try chocolate chips in the next batch!

gem6270

posted:1/26/2005

I altered the recipe by adding 1 extra banana,and added 2TBLSP, of banana pudding(DRY) to the mis for extra moistness. Delicious!!!!!!!!!!

a cook

posted:1/25/2005

Simple & easy to make. Very tasty, nice smooth texture. Will be sure to add chocolate chips next time.