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Hummingbird Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

A delightful treat that combines tropical fruits and spices, topped with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for snacks, desserts, or special breakfasts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 250 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 to avoid excess moisture.
  • 1 cup mashed bananas Fresh bananas recommended for better flavor.
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans Can substitute with walnuts.

For the Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Softened for easier blending.
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • splash vanilla extract Add to taste.

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 is best served at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. It can also be frozen for longer storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g
Keyword Banana Bread, Cream Cheese Frosting, Hummingbird Bread, Quick Bread, Tropical Flavors
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