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Hummingbird Bread

Hummingbird Bread is a delightful treat that combines tropical flavors with ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, and pecans, topped with creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine American, Tropical
Servings 8 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

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 Make sure to drain well.
  • 1 cup mashed bananas Use very ripe bananas for best flavor.
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans Or use walnuts or almonds if preferred.

For the cream cheese frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 splash 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 8 oz of cream cheese with 1/2 cup of unsalted butter until smooth.
  • Add 2 cups of powdered sugar and a splash of vanilla extract until creamy.
  • Once the bread is cooled, frost with the cream cheese frosting before serving.

Notes

Hummingbird Bread can be served warm or at room temperature. Slice it up and enjoy as is or with extra cream cheese frosting. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or refrigerate for a week. Can be frozen for up to three months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24g
Keyword Baking, Banana Bread, Comfort Food, Cream Cheese Frosting, Hummingbird Bread
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