Hummingbird Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

Why Make This Recipe

Hummingbird Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful treat that combines sweet flavors and moist textures. It’s a perfect way to use ripe bananas and add a tropical twist with crushed pineapple. This bread also features coconut and pecans, making every bite unique and flavorful. The cream cheese frosting adds a rich and creamy finish that complements the bread’s sweetness. It’s great for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert!

How to Make Hummingbird Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

• 115 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
• 150 g (3/4 cup) granulated sugar
• 50 g (1/4 cup) brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 315 g (2 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 cup mashed bananas
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• A splash of vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in the crushed pineapple, mashed bananas, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. For the cream cheese frosting, beat together the cream cheese with 1/2 cup of unsalted butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and a splash of vanilla extract until creamy.
10. Once the bread is cooled, frost with the cream cheese frosting before serving.

How to Serve Hummingbird Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

Serve Hummingbird Bread sliced with a spread of cream cheese frosting on top. It’s also delicious on its own. Consider pairing it with a warm cup of coffee or tea for a cozy snack or breakfast.

How to Store Hummingbird Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

Store your Hummingbird Bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you want it to last longer, keep it in the fridge for about a week. You can also freeze the bread for up to 3 months. Just wrap it well in plastic wrap and foil before freezing.

Tips to Make Hummingbird Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

• Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
• Don’t overmix the batter; mix just until the dry ingredients are incorporated.
• Allow the bread to cool completely before frosting to prevent the cream cheese icing from melting.
• Use ripe bananas for a sweeter flavor and better texture.

Variation

You can easily customize this recipe by adding different nuts such as walnuts or using dried fruits like raisins or cranberries. If you prefer a healthier version, consider using whole wheat flour or reducing the sugar.

FAQs

1. Can I make Hummingbird Bread without nuts?
Yes! You can simply omit the nuts or replace them with seeds or more fruit.

2. How can I make this bread gluten-free?
You can use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend as a substitute for regular flour.

3. Can I use fresh pineapple instead of canned?
Absolutely! Just make sure to finely chop and drain fresh pineapple before adding it to the batter.

Hummingbird Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

A delightful sweet bread combining ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, coconut, and pecans, topped with creamy cream cheese frosting.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 10 slices

Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients

  

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For the bread

• 115 g unsalted butter, softened
• 150 g granulated sugar
• 50 g brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 315 g all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 cup mashed bananas Use ripe bananas for better flavor.
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans Can substitute with other nuts.

For the cream cheese frosting

• 8 oz cream cheese Softened to room temperature.
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter Softened.
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• A splash of vanilla extract

Instructions

 

Preparation

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
• In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
• In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
• Fold in the crushed pineapple, mashed bananas, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans.
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

Baking

• Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Frosting

• For the cream cheese frosting, beat together the cream cheese with 1/2 cup of unsalted butter until smooth.
• Add powdered sugar and a splash of vanilla extract until creamy.
• Once the bread is cooled, frost with the cream cheese frosting before serving.

Notes

Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. It can be refrigerated for about a week or frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20g

Keyword Banana Bread, Cream Cheese Frosting, Hummingbird Bread, Pineapple Bread, Quick Bread

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