From the Cook
From the Cook
From the Cook
1/4
Warning0 allergens identified
Old Fashioned Banana Bread with Streusel Topping
Bread
Streusel Topping
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 8×4 inch loaf pans.
2
Using and electric mixer, beat butter and cream cheese until creamy. Slowly add sugar and vanilla, beating until light and fluffy.
3
Add eggs, one at a time until incorporated.
4
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl. While mixer is on low-speed, slowly add flour mixture to cream cheese mixture until just combined. Stir in mashed bananas.
5
If adding chocolate chips, combine chips and flour in a separate bowl then fold into batter.
6
Spoon batter evenly into greased loaf pans.
7
Stir together all ingredients for streusel topping. Sprinkle streusel mixture evenly over each.
8
Bake for one hour or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean. To prevent over browning, you may need to cover loaves with foil for the last 15 minutes of baking. Cool pans on wire rack for 10 minutes.
9
Remove from pans. Cool an additional 30 minutes before slicing.
My Calorie Intake
Review & Earn
Be the first to review this recipe and earn a 20% Bonus
Level up & unlock free Premium by reviewing recipes!
My Notes
Your kitchen notebook is waiting.
Whether it's a recipe tweak or an inspiration burst — jot it down here.
Tips & Tricks (5)
- Banana Ripeness is Critical 🍌Use bananas with brown spots and soft flesh for maximum sweetness and moisture; overripe bananas prevent the need for added sugar and create a tender crumb.
- Don't Overmix the Batter 🥄Fold ingredients gently until just combined to avoid developing gluten, which results in a tough, dense bread instead of the desired moist and tender texture.
- Streusel Topping Temperature Trick ❄️Keep your streusel mixture cold by chilling it for 15 minutes before adding to the batter, ensuring it stays crumbly and doesn't sink into the bread during baking.
- Cream Cheese Frosting Placement 🧈Apply cream cheese frosting only after the bread cools completely to room temperature; this prevents melting and allows the frosting to set beautifully on top.
- Test for Doneness Accurately 🔍Use a toothpick or cake tester inserted near the center—it should emerge with just a few moist crumbs, not completely dry, as residual heat continues cooking the bread after removal from the oven.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
My Calorie Intake
Smart Nutrition 
Nutrition Per Serving
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Glycemic Analysis
Glycemic Index
Glycemic Load
More Recipes by It is a Keeper
Check out more It is a Keeper content!Browse It is a Keeper recipes!
No Recipes Available
EXPLORE
Looking for more?
Use our smart searchtool, explore by category, or browse your customized food feed.