Cream Cheese Banana Bread

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.

Cream the Butter and Cream Cheese:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until fluffy.

Add the Wet Ingredients:
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the mashed bananas and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

Combine the Dry and Wet Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.

Fold in the Sour Cream:
Gently fold in the sour cream or yogurt to add extra moisture to the batter.

Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool:
Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

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