Yummy! The filling in this banana bread is a really neat surprise when you first cut into this loaf. I did put some nuts, sugar and cinnamon on the top of the loaf before baking. I enjoyed it while it was still just a little warm and then again when it was entirely cool. Both were tasty, but I must say I liked it a little warm. The flavors are just right!

When sliced, this makes a great presentation, and a delicious different banana bread with a cream cheese center. YUM!

Cook time: 1 Hr Serves: Makes 2 loaves
Ingredients:
1 c sugar
1/2 c butter, softened
2 eggs
3 mashed ripe bananas
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
3 Tbsp sour cream
2 c flour
1 c chopped nuts
CREAM CHEESE MIXTURE:
8 oz softened cream cheese
1/3 c sugar
1 egg
1 Tbsp flour
Directions:
1. Mix 1 cup sugar, butter & 2 eggs. Add bananas, salt, the soda dissolved in sour cream, & 2 cups flour. Mix well and add nuts. Divide 1/2 of this mixture into 2 greased & floured loaf pans. Combine cream cheese mixture ingredients and spread over mixture in pans. Spread remaining banana bread batter on top. PS ~ I like to sprinkle a few extra nuts on top or sprinkle top with 1 T. sugar mixed w. 1/2 T. cinnamon before baking. Makes a nice crunchy top. But that’s totally optional.
2. Bake at 350 for 1 hour. Test for doneness. Cool and slice. Makes a lovely presentation.