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Strawberry banana bread slices with frosting.

Strawberry Banana Bread with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

Megan Weimer
This strawberry banana bread is moist and packed with sweet banana flavor and bursts of fresh strawberries in every bite. The loaf bakes up tender with a rich, lightly spiced crumb and is coated with creamy strawberry cream cheese frosting for an extra layer of flavor. It’s simple to make with pantry staples, stays soft for days, and is perfect for breakfast, snacking, or an easy dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Breakfast and Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 464 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9X5-inch loaf pan 1 pound capacity

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Ingredients
 
 

Banana Bread

Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 113 grams full fat cream cheese room temperature
  • 56 grams unsalted butter room temperature
  • 90 grams strawberry jam
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 90 grams powdered sugar

Instructions
 

Banana Bread

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9x5" loaf pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth. A few small lumps are fine. You can use a fork, potato masher, or even a whisk if your bananas are very soft.
    450 grams overripe bananas
  • Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil to the mashed bananas and whisk until fully combined. Mix in the eggs, vanilla extract, and vinegar, whisking until the mixture is smooth and cohesive.
    150 grams granulated sugar, 50 grams light brown sugar, 112 grams oil, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 40 grams vinegar
  • Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula. When a few streaks of flour are still visible, fold in the chopped strawberries and continue mixing just until the batter comes together and no dry spots remain. Be careful not to overmix.
    240 grams all purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, ¾ teaspoon cinnamon, 140 grams chopped strawberries
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake at 350°F for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick or knife inserted into the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs attached. If the top is browning too quickly, loosely tent the loaf with foil for the remaining bake time.
  • Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then carefully lift it out and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Beat the room temperature cream cheese and butter together on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy.
    113 grams full fat cream cheese, 56 grams unsalted butter
  • Add the jam and vanilla and mix until combined.
    90 grams strawberry jam, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Reduce the speed to low and gradually mix in the powdered sugar, scraping down the bowl as needed, until smooth. Mix in a tiny drop of red food coloring for a soft pink color if desired.
    90 grams powdered sugar
  • Once the bread is completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top. Slice and serve.

Notes

Make sure your loaf pan has at least 1 pound capacity. This recipe makes a lot of batter and might overflow in a smaller pan.
Storage: Store the frosted banana bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. If you prefer a softer texture, let slices sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes before serving. If the loaf is unfrosted, you can keep it covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freezing: For best results, freeze the banana bread without the frosting. Let the loaf cool completely, then wrap it (or slices) tightly in plastic wrap and a layer of foil, or place it in a freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature, then frost before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 464kcalCarbohydrates: 65.7gProtein: 5gFat: 20.9gSaturated Fat: 6.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 9.6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 56.2mgSodium: 417.6mgPotassium: 253mgFiber: 2.3gSugar: 39.8gVitamin A: 370.1IUVitamin C: 12.9mgCalcium: 45.3mgIron: 1.6mg
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