Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of Hummingbird Bread, a delightful quick bread that combines ripe bananas, sweet pineapple, warm cinnamon, and crunchy pecans. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for breakfast or dessert and sure to impress your family and friends. Topped with rich cream cheese frosting, it adds a luxurious touch that elevates this classic recipe. Whether for a festive gathering or a cozy snack, Hummingbird Bread will quickly become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup canned crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
- ⅔ cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add brown sugar, egg, oil, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Stir in crushed pineapple and its juice.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl; then add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in pecans and coconut gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For frosting: Beat softened butter and cream cheese together; mix in powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
- Once cooled, frost the bread and decorate if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Ripe bananas enhance sweetness; use overripe ones for best results. Customize by adding nuts or dried fruit according to your taste preferences. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days.