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Hummingbird Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

This Hummingbird Bread is a tropical twist on classic banana bread, featuring crushed pineapple, ripe bananas, and chopped pecans for a moist and flavorful loaf. Topped with rich cream cheese frosting, it's the perfect treat for brunch, dessert, or an indulgent snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Southern American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Hummingbird Bread:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup crushed pineapple drained
  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.,
  • Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.,
  • Combine wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, mix the melted butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.,
  • Add fruits: Stir in the crushed pineapple and mashed bananas until fully incorporated.,
  • Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.,
  • Add pecans and bake: Fold in the chopped pecans. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.,
  • Cool the bread: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.,
  • Make the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.,
  • Frost and serve: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled bread. Slice and enjoy!,

Notes

  • Ensure the pineapple is well-drained to avoid excess moisture in the batter.
  • You can toast the pecans beforehand for enhanced flavor.
  • This bread stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Keyword hummingbird bread, banana bread, pineapple banana loaf, cream cheese frosting, southern dessert, quick bread