Description
Southern hospitality shines through this delightful Hummingbird Bread, blending ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, and warm spices into a moist quick bread. Creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting crowns this classic Southern dessert, inviting you to savor each heavenly slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup (60 ml) canola or vegetable oil
- 4 ounces (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (57 g) butter, softened
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (188 g) flour
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Nuts and Fruit:
- ½ cup (50 g) sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup (75 g) pineapple, diced and patted dry
- ⅓ cup (40 g) chopped pecans
- ½ cup (60 g) chopped pecans
Frosting:
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly grease a 9×5-inch (23×13-centimeter) loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash ripe bananas until smooth and creamy, then whisk in granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vegetable oil until the mixture becomes uniform and slightly frothy.
- Sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt directly into the banana mixture, stirring gently with a wooden spoon until just combined without overmixing.
- Carefully fold in sweetened coconut flakes, drained crushed pineapple, and roughly chopped pecans, distributing them evenly throughout the batter to ensure consistent flavor in every slice.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, using a spatula to smooth the top and ensure an even surface for baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through cooking time to promote even browning; the bread is ready when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
- For the cream cheese frosting, beat softened cream cheese and unsalted butter in a medium bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract, mixing on low speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Once the bread has cooled completely, spread the cinnamon cream cheese frosting generously over the top, creating elegant swirls with an offset spatula.
- Garnish with additional chopped pecans for extra crunch and visual appeal, then slice and serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Tropical paradise meets comfort food in this luscious bread that transforms classic banana bread into an extraordinary treat.
- Overripe bananas become the secret weapon, delivering maximum moisture and deep, rich sweetness to every slice.
- Pineapple chunks and coconut flakes transport your taste buds to a sunny island escape, adding unexpected tropical brightness.
- Toasted pecans provide a delightful crunch and nutty undertone, creating complex layers of flavor and textural excitement.
- Cinnamon-infused cream cheese frosting elevates this bread from simple snack to decadent dessert experience, offering creamy indulgence in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 334 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 29 mg