Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Hummingbird Bread with heavenly Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting! This delightful recipe combines ripe bananas, pineapple, and pecans for a moist and flavorful bread topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting infused with cinnamon. Perfect for cozy evenings or as a sweet breakfast treat, this recipe will surely become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
1 and 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup pineapple, diced and patted dry
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix bananas, sugars, egg, and oil until well combined. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; mix. Fold in coconut, pineapple, and pecans.
- Pour into loaf pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Spread on cooled bread; sprinkle with pecans.
Notes
For a nut-free option, omit pecans or replace them with seeds like sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
Ensure pineapple is thoroughly drained to prevent excess moisture in the bread batter.
Adjust sweetness by modifying the amount of sugar according to taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Baking, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaf (approximately 12 servings)
- Calories: 316 kcal
Keywords: Hummingbird Bread, Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting, Banana Bread, Pineapple Bread, Sweet Bread, Baking Recipe, Dessert Recipe, Breakfast Recipe