Favorite Banana Bread

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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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Zodi3

posted:8/15/2005

little banana tast and heavy, wasn't to happy with it

Jackie1167

posted:8/4/2005

I agree this IS the best recipe. Like some others I added some spices and vanilla. I will add 1 4th bannana next time because it is a really big loaf. I was suprised how well it turned out. Mine used to be either dry or undercooked in the middle and overdone on the outside. This loaf taste and looks perfect. I am going to make one tonight!

JenD16

posted:7/14/2005

Very yummy, we ate the whole thing as soon as it cooled!

luie5

posted:7/7/2005

This recipe was so easy to make and it was definitely a crowd pleaser!

paramo28

posted:7/1/2005

the best banana bread I have ever tasted!!! and so easy to make

docjanep

posted:6/9/2005

Adding chocolate chips was great. I also made it with a gluten free alternate and it was very good. I used the same amount of the substitute as was required for the usual recipe. It cooked more quickly than the usual recipe with the flour. I used the extra banana and the vanilla as was recommended by other people

ydnas1001

posted:6/7/2005

BOY, was this a great recipe! I'll never use any other. I am passing it down to my girls for them to use when they move out. (if i keep making this they may never leave!)

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