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5 from 2 votes

Hummingbird Bread

Hummingbird Bread recipe with cream cheese frosting is the perfect snack or brunch idea. It has the perfect blend of spices, and each bite is delicious.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Hummingbird Bread
Servings: 12
Calories: 365kcal

Ingredients

For the Bread:

  • 3 Very Ripe Bananas
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 oz crushed pineapple with juice
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut sweetened
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, butter, sugar, brown sugar, egg and vanilla extract with a hand held mixer or stand up mixer until combined.
  • Mix in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon by hand until just combined.  Be careful not to over mix.
  • Gently stir in the crushed pineapple, coconut and pecans.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the center of the oven for 50-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack before topping with the frosting.
  • Beat together the cream cheese and butter with a hand held mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.  Mix until well combined.
  • Spread the frosting evenly on top of the cooled bread.  Then top with the chopped pecans.
  • Then the bread is ready to slice, serve and enjoy!

Notes

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 412IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg
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