Description
Southern classic hummingbird bread with cinnamon cream cheese frosting blends bananas, pineapple, and pecans into a moist, flavorful dessert. Delightful layers of sweet fruit and warm spices create a comforting treat you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 8 oz can crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the dry mixture by combining flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring thorough blending of ingredients.
- In a separate container, vigorously whisk eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, mashed bananas, and crushed pineapple until the mixture appears smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain the bread’s tender texture.
- Incorporate chopped nuts into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a loaf pan by greasing and lining with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, ensuring an even surface and smooth distribution.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes at 350°F, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when the bread is fully cooked.
- Allow the bread to cool completely on a wire rack, which prevents moisture accumulation and maintains the bread’s structural integrity.
- Create the frosting by whipping cream cheese and butter until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar and ground cinnamon, beating until the frosting becomes light and fluffy.
- Blend in vanilla extract to enhance the frosting’s aromatic profile.
- Once the bread has cooled, generously spread the cinnamon cream cheese frosting across the surface.
- Optional: Garnish with a light dusting of cinnamon or sprinkle of chopped nuts for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap out nuts for seeds like sunflower or pumpkin for nut-free diets, maintaining the same textural crunch.
- Reduce sugar content by using ripe bananas and replacing half the sugar with natural sweeteners like applesauce or honey.
- Use dairy-free cream cheese and vegan butter alternatives to create a plant-based version of this indulgent bread that still delivers rich, complex flavors.
- Allow bread to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting and ensure a smooth, professional-looking finish that keeps the cream cheese layer intact.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 604
- Sugar: 50 g
- Sodium: 159 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 74 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg