A Moist Banana Bread with a Surprise Creamy Center
If comfort had a flavor, this loaf would be it. 🍌✨
This stunning cake combines the deep, caramelized flavor of classic banana bread with a luxuriously creamy vanilla custard (or cheesecake-style) filling hidden right in the center. One slice reveals a soft, moist crumb hugging a silky layer of cream—simple ingredients, bakery-level results.
Perfect for breakfast, afternoon coffee, or dessert, this loaf is guaranteed to impress anyone who cuts into it.
Why This Recipe Works So Well
- Ripe bananas provide natural sweetness and moisture
- A baked-in creamy layer adds contrast and indulgence
- Loaf format keeps it easy, sliceable, and perfect for sharing
- Balanced sweetness—not overly sugary, just rich and comforting
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread Batter
- 3 very ripe bananas (about 300 g mashed)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 120 g (½ cup) granulated sugar
- 80 ml (⅓ cup) vegetable oil or melted butter
- 60 ml (¼ cup) milk or yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 240 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, but recommended)
For the Creamy Filling (Custard or Cheesecake Style)
Option 1 – Custard Filling (as seen in the photo)
- 250 ml (1 cup) milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 egg yolk
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Option 2 – Cheesecake Filling (thicker & richer)
- 200 g cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
👉 Either option works beautifully—the custard is lighter and creamier, while the cheesecake filling is denser and richer.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the Creamy Filling
Custard version:
- In a saucepan, whisk milk, sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolk.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly.
- Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Let cool until warm (not hot).
Cheesecake version:
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add egg and vanilla; mix just until combined.
- Set aside.
2. Make the Banana Bread Batter
- Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F).
- Line a loaf pan (20–22 cm) with parchment paper.
- Mash bananas until smooth.
- Whisk in eggs, sugar, oil, milk, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients gently—do not overmix.
3. Assemble the Loaf
- Pour half of the banana batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Carefully spread the creamy filling over the batter, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Top with the remaining banana batter.
- Optional: place a sliced banana on top for decoration.
4. Bake
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